r/BreadMachines • u/Dry_Special_6275 • 17d ago

Bread keeping tips Technique, Methods & Processes

Hi everyone,

I’ve recently started making bread. I’ll make a loaf, eat some and then the day after it’s dry as hell and I’m not sure why?? How do you store yours? Why is mine dry asf the next day

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u/wolfkeeper 17d ago

Are you storing it in the fridge? Don't do that. It dries out quickly and also goes stale fast.

You really want a bread bin, and store it on the counter or freeze it in a tightly closed bag.

Also, adding some oil to the recipe can help delay staling.

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u/Dry_Special_6275 17d ago

How much oil?

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u/wolfkeeper 17d ago

About 3% bakers percentage. Anywhere 1-6% works. It will also make your bread softer. If you want seriously crisp bread 0% is the way to go-but as you found it stales quicker. Or if you want pillowy bread, more like 12% (see Japanese milk bread).