Don't you love the smell of fresh cinnamon bread baking in your kitchen? It's one of those aromas that means something g ...

All you need is a bit of paper towel, some water, and a few seconds of patience: Wrap the bread in a damp (not soaking) towel, place it on a microwave-safe dish, and microwave on high for 10 seconds.

We checked with several experts in the bread industry, and here are some hints: • First, never use the fridge to thaw bread. It causes the bread to dry out faster, accelerating the staling process. • ...

What could you possibly do with a stale loaf of bread? Various food recipes work well with it, but there’s a simple technique to soften it in seconds. Buying a fresh and warm loaf of bread or a ...

DEAR HELOISE: How do I soften bread that has been in the freezer? Just one side of two loaves is semihard. I even double-bagged the bread. — Diane H., via e-mail Hmm — I’ve frozen bread too, and this ...