Storing bread in plastic bags is never a good idea, as it just causes bread to sweat and go mouldy. Far better is to use a natural bread bin (say wood) or a cotton or linen reusable bread bag. Helen Round Linen Bread Bag (Cornwall) is printed with eco inks. It allows the bread to breathe, yet keeps the crust crisp. Also in other designs. Ideal for artisan sourdough and rye breads, you can also turn the top down and use as a basket to sell bread, rolls or pastries.
Keep fresh dough away from children & pets, as it can expand in the stomach (read more on keeping people & pets safe in the kitchen). Never feed stale/mouldy/crusty bread to garden birds or wildfowl (nor buttered leftovers as fat smears on feathers, affecting waterproofing & insulation).
Battle Green organic cotton bread bag can easily handle a large loaf and is wrapped in a recycled card ‘belly band’. The GOTS organic cotton license number appears on the inside label, and the bag uses eco dyes and is made by workers who receive a living wage and fair hours, working in safe conditions.
where to buy ‘proper bread in shops
Your local bakery! Local indie bakers get up in the early hours to make proper bread, and if you don’t use them, you lose them. In France, bakers are not allowed to take holidays at the same time, they are deemed that important. Even if you can’t afford to shop at indie shops all the time, a loaf or two of proper bread once a week is a peaceful political act!
Bertinet Bakery makes proper sourdough loaves, made with a handful of the best flours, sea salt and water. From sliced bread to bloomers, this brand is increasingly sold in shops, for a better commercial loaf of bread.
