Progressive International Adjustable Bread Keeper
I can't believe how much of a difference this makes in keeping my bread fresh. I've always wrapped my home-made bread in a tea towel just like my grandmother taught me (cotton is breathable, so bread stays fresher than uncovered, but doesn't get soft and soggy like it would in air-tight container). I bought this keeper for the bread board -- I was tired of getting out and cleaning crumbs from a board every time I wanted a piece of toast --- this keeper keeps everything tidy -- and I like the humidity dial where you can control the breathability of the keeper. You can not imagine how surprised I am at how much longer my bread stays fresh! I placed the cut edge of the bread down on the board when I put it away and when I picked it up to cut it 3 days later, it was as soft as a new loaf! I am used to fresh loaves being stale by the 3rd day, so this is great! Now I can make one loaf a week instead of two. Very impressed. FYI, I have the humidity dial all the way closed except for a very tiny bit to let some moisture out to keep the crust firm.
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Good price, quick delivery, excellent condition, very functional, useful, sanitary and easy to clean and maintain. Just started the home breadmaking thing - and this bread keeper is a must-have if you intend to do the same. It may seem a little counter-intuitive to actually have an adjustment to let air into the storage space (although you can still close it 100% off), but believe it or not it's actually the humidity balance that will optimize the freshness of your home-baked bread (assuming you're not putting preservatives into your mix!). The adjustability is very useful. I would highly recommend this to anyone purchasing a home bread making machine. It's probably very useful for optimizing the storage of store-bought baked goods as well.
BalasHapusI can't believe how much of a difference this makes in keeping my bread fresh. I've always wrapped my home-made bread in a tea towel just like my grandmother taught me (cotton is breathable, so bread stays fresher than uncovered, but doesn't get soft and soggy like it would in air-tight container). I bought this keeper for the bread board -- I was tired of getting out and cleaning crumbs from a board every time I wanted a piece of toast --- this keeper keeps everything tidy -- and I like the humidity dial where you can control the breathability of the keeper. You can not imagine how surprised I am at how much longer my bread stays fresh! I placed the cut edge of the bread down on the board when I put it away and when I picked it up to cut it 3 days later, it was as soft as a new loaf! I am used to fresh loaves being stale by the 3rd day, so this is great! Now I can make one loaf a week instead of two. Very impressed. FYI, I have the humidity dial all the way closed except for a very tiny bit to let some moisture out to keep the crust firm.
BalasHapusI ordered three of these and they work well to keep the bread fresh. What I liked about is the most is that I can clearly see the bread and it keeps the counter better organized. I ordered three of them and use it every day.
BalasHapusI was looking for a regular guide when I decided to buy this, hoping that it would work okay. It is a lot better than I'd hoped. Well worth the price, and you don't have to look for something to keep the bread fresh in.
BalasHapusThis product works very well for keeping bread fresh. Living in a desert area with very low humidity makes it a challenge to keep baked goods fresh. I place the loaves directly from the breadmaker into the keeper, and open the vent. Once the initial moisture has evaporated from the keeper I close the vent completely and our bread stays fresh for days.
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BalasHapusWe make a couple loaves of homemade bread each week. Previously, we'd take out a cutting board and then need to clean that off each time we cut a slice and the bread wouldn't stay fresh long since it has no preservatives.
BalasHapusPutting it in the fridge dries it out, tupperware and ziplocs kept moisture in and make bread mold...
This works perfect. The directions will tell you where to set the vent in the back due to the humidity in your area. For bread with no preservatives to last, many don't realize a bit of air is what it needs...but not so much that it hardens the crust too much.
This opens to easily fit a 2 lb loaf with much room to spare.
The great thing, too, is the cutting board inside. Just slide this open, cut your slice, and put it away...no more brushing crumbs off the counter or washing a big cutting board each time you cut a slice.
I would buy this brand again if I ever needed another...it's truly keeping the bread fresh twice as long.
Negatives: The plastic is a little light. That hasn't been an issue for us, but I could see it could possible crack if dropped or put in the bottom of the dishwasher (I haven't tested this theory; we do wash it in the top of our dishwasher) and the vent can turn a little too easily so that when we handle it, we need to make sure it remains in the right place when we are done.
My wife loves this for her home-made bread. Before, her bread was stale the next day. Now it lasts 3-5 days (she doesn't add any preservatives). Since things are humid in Georgia, we keep the vent fully open. This was cheap, is easy to use and clean, highly recommended.
BalasHapusI really like my bread keeper. It is the perfect size for homemade loaves. Once a few slices have been cut and the loaf gets short enough, I store the loaf on the cut side to help keep it fresh. It is fairly air tight and keeps a loaf suitably fresh for a week. I wish it was a little longer, but even so, it's just big enough for a 9" loaf. It's too short for a loaf of bread you would buy at the store, but you probably wouldn't use it for that anyway. Nice product.
BalasHapusStop trying to jam that 2 lb. fresh (bread machine) loaf of bread in a plastic bag. For some reason, grocery stores do not carry boxes of plastic bags that are large enough to store these 2 lb. loafs. I've tried for months. Finally I found this and the plastic bags are history. Good for me and good for the environment too. This is a great product. I'm glad I found it and bought it. You won't regret having this on hand to store that wonderful loaf of bread fresh from the bread machine or oven.
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