Easy hack keeps bread fresh for longer without putting it in the freezer

Coming home to find your loaf of bread covered in mould is grim and always feels like a complete waste.

When we store bread in the cupboard or on the kitchen top, we are simply hoping to get it finished before that expiration date comes and goes.

However, there is more you can do to keep it fresh.

It doesn’t require you to store it in the freezer either, which is often a last-ditch option people turn to.

In fact, there is actually a nifty little life hack that one YouTuber discovered, and it will be a gamechanger in helping you reduce food waste.

Why does food go mouldy?

Mould can form on bread in higher temperatures (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

The speed of foods going mouldy entirely depends on what it is and how it is being stored.

Mould is a fungi that can be a repulsive sight when you find it growing on your leftover food.

It grows on tiny spores that float around in the air and when they land on food, they start to multiply.

Humidity and high temperatures can directly lead to more mould forming.

Anything with high moisture content can turn to mould really quickly, which is why bread is very susceptible to turning blue and furry.

How to prevent mould on bread

Cutting holes in bread's wrapping can reduce the risk of mould (Getty Images)

Thanks to YouTuber Frakking Creations, there is a simple solution to keep your bread fresh.

Simply cut holes in the bread’s wrapping and store the whole lot in the fridge.

Cut the holes using scissors all around the bread wrapping, making sure they are small and evenly distributed.

This means that heat and moisture won’t stay in the bag, which directly causes mould to form.

Once stored in the fridge, it will also reduce the chances of the mould forming, increasing its length of freshness thanks to the cooler temperatures.

After the bread has been in the fridge for a few hours, take it out and check it for water droplets inside the wrapping.

If there are any, carefully use a paper towel to wipe it away and then add more holes to ensure this doesn’t happen again.

Condensation is a hive for mould, so getting rid of it from the bags as soon as possible is essential.

In the video, Frakking Creations showed that this was able to increase the lifespan of bread by nine days, though this could vary for you.