The Great Bake 
There are few things quite as satisfying as fresh banana bread. It is an easy-to-make, economically friendly, and wonderfully sweet treat to have when you want to indulge a bit. However, as delicious as banana bread is when it’s fresh, eating the entire loaf in one sitting is not ideal. Finishing banana bread quickly lets you enjoy every piece while it’s still moist, but usually, you need to store it for a few days.
Luckily, there are some ways to store fresh banana bread to help it stay fresh longer. The way you store it will vary based on how quickly you anticipate eating it. Whether you are keeping it for a few days or longer, wrapping your bread correctly to remain fresh is critical to ensuring you always get the best piece. This is how to store banana bread.
Storing Banana Bread For a Few Days
If you only plan on storing your banana bread for a few days, you can store it on the counter at room temperature. When kept at room temperature, banana bread will likely remain fresh for roughly four days. To reserve your banana bread this way, you should:
- Allow the bread to cool completely. DO NOT try to trap any warmth inside the bread because it will become soggy from the moisture.
- Line the bottom of a container or airtight bag with a paper towel. The paper towel will help absorb any moisture that may come out.
- Place a paper towel on top of the bread.
- Seal your bread in an airtight container. Doing so will help keep moisture out, and excess air will not get in and dry out your loaf.
Storing Banana Bread For Longer
If you plan to store your banana bread for longer than four days, you should freeze it. When you do this, frozen banana bread will stay fresh for up to three months. To store your banana bread in the freezer:
- Allow the bread to cool completely.
- Wrap your banana bread tightly in plastic wrap. Use a few layers to ensure that it is secure.
- Wrap aluminum foil around the plastic-wrapped bread or place it in a Ziploc bag.
- Store your covered bread in the freezer for no longer than four months.
To thaw your banana bread, remover it from the freezer and allow it to sit on the counter. After about thirty minutes, the bread will soften if you sliced it. It takes a few hours to thaw if you stored a full loaf. If you can’t wait for it to thaw, put your banana bread in a 350-degree oven for thirty minutes.
Uses For Stored Banana Bread
Banana bread is fantastic plain, but you can always make it better. Try topping your bread with butter and some honey. You can use banana bread to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Or, if you are into something more savory, consider topping it with a lump of barbecued meat.
When you spend time working on the perfect loaf of banana bread, you want to be able to enjoy it for as long as you can. Storing it correctly will allow you to savor every piece of your banana bread without worrying about it drying out or becoming soggy. Follow these tips to ensure that you keep your banana bread loaf fresh for as long as you can.
