These Clever Hacks Keep Bread Fresher Longer

Whether you make it yourself or buy it at your local farmers market or grocery store, there’s nothing like fresh bread. However, if you’re not storing it properly, it’ll likely go stale (or mold) before you can get through the whole loaf. I can’t remember the last time I didn’t end up throwing away the last few slices of sourdough or whole grain bread in my home. 

If you’ve been storing bread in the packaging it came in, stop. I searched for Amazon shoppers’ favorite bread storage solutions to keep whole loaves and individual slices fresh for weeks longer — maybe over a month, according to one shopper. From a classic rolltop bread box to reusable linen bread bags, these shopper-loved bread containers help keep your bread from getting stale or moldy before its time, and they’re all under $25.

Amazon Shopper-Loved Bread Storage Containers

• Gifhomefix Bread Box, $19, originally $23
• RoyalHouse Metal Bread Box, $22
• Bread Story Linen Bread Bags, $17
• RoyalHouse Bamboo Roll Top Bread Box, $23, originally $27
• Tafura Bread Container, $19
• Grin by Grin Reusable Bread Bags, $22 with coupon, originally $24
• Lock & Lock Bread Box, $15, originally $16
• Buddeez Bread Buddy, $20

Gifhomefix Bread Box

This multi-purpose plastic food storage container is perfect for storing loaves, pastries, and more, thanks to its airtight seal, heat resistance, and 6-liter capacity. There’s a convenient dial on the top of the box where you can record the month and day of storage, so there will be no more asking yourself, “When did I buy this loaf?”

One reviewer called the box a “game-changer,” especially for those who make homemade loaves regularly. “The bread used to last three to five days, and now it's lasting 10 days.”

RoyalHouse Metal Bread Box

This retro-inspired metal bread box is cute and functional — the bamboo lid even acts as a wood cutting board. The durable container can fit two whole loaves of bread, and it’s a great gift for a fellow baker or dinner party host. It’s a big hit among Amazon shoppers, with one reviewer proclaiming, “Finally, no more moldy bread.” Another reviewer said they were “smitten” with the bread box, noting that it helped their fresh bread from Costco last seven days.

Bread Story Linen Bread Bags

Reduce your plastic use with these reusable linen bread bags, which several Amazon reviews claimed help their bread last for days. “My homemade gluten-free bread does not go moldy before I can eat it all now,” one reviewer said. “I do wrap in plastic wrap and tinfoil as well… but before this bag, it still went moldy in four days. Now, seven days later, and no mold.”

RoyalHouse Bamboo Roll Top Bread Box

A classic rolltop bread box is a great storage solution, especially if you have the counter space and bread supply to justify it. The RoyalHouse Bread Box is made with bamboo and has a classic, timeless design that will complement any kitchen decor. You'll need to assemble the box yourself, but shoppers say the materials are long-lasting and “durable.” One reviewer said it “even kept cornbread edible for three days.”

Tafura Bread Container

Chances are, you don’t yet own a storage container that can fit a whole loaf of bread, so this $19 plastic Tafura Bread Container is a good start. This tall bread container is perfect for store-bought sandwich bread (sorry, home bread makers) and has an airtight lid for maximizing freshness. One reviewer wished they “had found this bread box sooner,” reporting that “after using it for a week, the bread is still as moist as the day I bought it.”

Grin by Grin Reusable Bread Bags

If you don’t have room for a large bread box or storage container, these bread bags are a much more compact alternative. Airtight, freezer-safe, and machine-washable, the reusable bags are made of plastic with a zipper closure. These will keep your bread fresh on the counter or in the freezer, and the two ends of the zipper can buckle together to make a handle.

One new bread baker wasn’t sure how to store their bread until they found the Grin by Grin bags. “I made a loaf, ate some, and then six to seven days later I picked up the bag to toss it, knowing it would be rock hard,” they said. “Nope, still soft, so I made toast.”

Lock & Lock Bread Box

At just $15, this plastic, airtight bread box is an affordable solution. It’s safe to put in the microwave, freezer, and dishwasher, and has a handy, movable divider to separate different loaves or pastries. With this box, one reviewer said they got “three to five more days' life out of each loaf.”

Buddeez Bread Buddy

In addition to keeping your bread fresh longer, the Buddeez Bread Buddy allows you to dispense it slice by slice. And it’s not some high-tech, easily breakable contraption — all you have to do is fold the top of the bread bag over the outside of the container and pull.

One reviewer said this simple yet effective box kept their loaf fresh for a whopping five weeks. “I bought a loaf of bread on February 14 and it lasted (stayed soft) until I used the last two pieces on March 20,” they said. “Zero wasted bread, so it pays for itself in no time.”