Homemade bread is healthier for you than store bought bread as store bought bread contains preservatives while homemade bread does not.
When you make your own bread, you have control over what ingredients go into the batch.
Plus, bread you purchase from the store may taste fresh, but many types are loaded with preservatives to extend their shelf life.
The verdict: homemade is typically healthier.
You should not refrigerate bread as refrigerating bread makes the bread go stale faster.
Bread is best kept on the counter or in the pantry.
Bread Typically last about 7 days in the pantry although sometimes the bread may last a bit longer.
Bread goes bad quicker in damp locations.
Store bought bread has a shelf life of about 7 days in the pantry before it goes bad.
So it's best to eat the bread within 7 days and only buy enough bread that you can reasonably eat within 7 days.
Keep the bread stored in a cool dark place to help keep the bread from going bad and keep the bread sealed in the plastic bags they come in to prevent the bread from drying out.
It's also best to never refrigerate the bread as it can actually make the bread not last as long as it can cause the bread to dry out or become more soggy.
I always just keep the bread in the pantry and eat the bread within the 7 days and most times the bread I have is eaten well before 7 days so it's not usually a problem.
I only buy enough bread that I know we're gonna eat within that time and not buy too much.
Then I buy more bread when needed.