| Although
bread boxes come in many different
shapes and materials, they all have
common goals. Bread boxes are designed
to prevent premature staleness and
mold, as well as aid in the organization
of the kitchen. It is wise to store
bread in a cool dry place. That
is what makes the bread box ideal.
It blocks out the sunlight, which
can cause mold from moisture.
Bread boxes come in many different
designs, and vary in their size,
material, color, and shape. For
instance, some bread boxes are designed
to fit on top of the counter while
others are meant to hang from a
cabinet. Furthermore, some bread
boxes have additional features such
as built in cutting boards, extra
storage for muffins and cookies,
and even built in slicers. |
As
mentioned previously bread boxes
come in many different materials
each of which have an advantage
and disadvantage when compared.
- Wood- wooden bread boxes are
sturdy and keep moisture out well.
However, they can be slightly
difficult to keep clean.
- Stainless Steel- stainless steel
bread boxes are durable and easy
to clean. They look contemporary
and can look mismatched in a country
style kitchen.
- Copper- copper bread boxes are
very traditional. They are decorative
and can have an antique look but
copper bread boxes are difficult
to find.
- Tin- tin bread boxes are similar
to copper and many have a vintage
appeal to them. However, the material
is easily bent which can cause
problems with the lid.
- Ceramic- ceramic bread boxes
are easy to clean and are very
decorative. However, they can
chip or crack with regular everyday
use.
Although each material has a slight
disadvantage, they are all very
suitable to store bread. Depending
on craftsmanship and quality a bread
box made from any of these materials
would be an excellent choice. |
Other
than the material used, bread boxes
come in different designs. The difference
is usually attributed to the lid.
These are a few of the most popular
lid styles.
- Roll top
- Fall front
- Open out
- Lift off
- Slide across
- Bendable
Tips
for Cleaning a Bread Box
Bread boxes should be cleaned on
a regular basis and its contents
should be checked for mold, especially
in the summer months. In addition:
- A bread box should be scrubbed
and aired before each fresh baking.
- Any bread box can be cleaned
with vinegar, or a baking soda
and water mixture.
- Stainless steel bread boxes
are easy to keep fingerprint free
by using a vinegar dampened cloth.
- Copper bread boxes are kept
shiny by using a vinegar and salt
mixture.
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