Cornbread, with its soft texture and mild taste, can be bought or made at home with cornmeal. You can keep it at room temperature, in the fridge or freezer. The most suitable method depends on the desired shelf life.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Store Cornbread at Room Temperature
Step 1. Wrap the cornbread with cling film or aluminum foil
This will prevent it from drying out.
Step 2. Keep it in a dry and dark place
Cornbread should not be exposed to moisture or direct sunlight, otherwise it may spoil more quickly. Put it on a pantry shelf or in a bread bin if you have one.
Step 3. Store the cornbread at room temperature for a day or two
Throw it away if you notice mold or bad smells: these factors indicate that it has gone bad.
Method 2 of 3: Store Cornbread in the Fridge
Step 1. Let the cornbread cool completely before putting it in the fridge
If you refrigerate it when it is hot, moisture can build up on the surface, causing it to spoil sooner.
Step 2. Wrap the cornbread in cling film
The cling film repels air and moisture from the bread, making it last longer.
Step 3. Store the cornbread in the fridge for up to a week
After a week it will begin to lose its initial flavor and go bad. Throw it away in case you notice excess mold or moisture, as this means it has undergone alterations.
Step 4. Eat cold cornbread or reheat it in the oven
Remove it from the plastic wrap and place it on a baking sheet to reheat it. Bake it for 10-15 minutes at 180 ° C.
Method 3 of 3: Store Cornbread in the Freezer
Step 1. Wait for the cornbread to cool completely before placing it in the freezer
Placing warm bread in the freezer can cause moisture to build up, as a result it will keep fresh for less time.
Step 2. Place the cornbread in an airtight freezer bag
Use bags specifically designed for the freezer to prevent the bread from being subjected to the so-called phenomenon of freezer burn. Once the bread is wrapped, press the excess air with your hands and close the bag.
Step 3. Put the wrapped bread in a rigid container in case the freezer is full
That way it won't be crushed. Make sure the container has a lid.
Step 4. Store the cornbread in the freezer for 2-3 months
Write the date on the container to know when it expires.
Step 5. Thaw the bread before eating or reheating it
How to defrost it? Remove the plastic bag from the freezer and move it to the fridge. Those in a hurry can defrost it at room temperature for a few hours.
- Once the bread has thawed, you can heat it in the oven for 10-15 minutes at a temperature of 180 ° C.
- Do not eat it if you notice mold or bad smells.
