01/24/2026
Bread is a staple food, but finishing a whole loaf of it before it expires can be difficult. Many of us freeze or refrigerate part of our loaves so as not to waste it. So how can we reheat bread without drying it out?
Add a bowl of water
Remove your bread from the freezer or fridge. Remove the plastic wrap or foil you kept the bread in and place the bread on a plate. Fill a small ramekin or bowl with three tablespoons of water. Place the plate with the bread and the container with the water into the microwave and microwave both for 10 - 20 seconds to allow the bread to trap moisture.
Use a damp napkin
Run a paper towel under drinking water so it's damp. Remove the plastic wrap or foil you kept the bread in, and wrap the bread with the paper towel instead. Adjust your microwave to low power and heat the bread for short periods of time (10 - 30 seconds) until it reaches your desired temperature.