Care of Bread after Baking

Remove the loaves at once from the pans and place, side down, on a wire cooling rack. Otherwise the crust will be tough and the bread soggy. For a crisp crust, do not cover the bread. For a soft crust, cover with a dish towel during cooling. When cool, store in a clean, well-aired breadbox not too near heat. To avoid mold in hot weather, wrap the bread tightly in wax paper and store in the refrigerator. Chill bread if you plan to cute it in thin slices.