Comments on: Trying Out Cloth Bread Bags

By: Nicki

Nicki — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:18:15 +0000

That’s a good idea!

By: kim

kim — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:35:57 +0000

While I’m a million years late to this post, I thought I’d suggest doing a little tie instead of a drawstring. You could make it out of the same fabric and sew the ends to one side. Cute bag!

By: Heidi

Heidi — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:52:15 +0000

Thanks for the post! I had the same dilemma – although I haven’t made much bread lately – I’d been wrapping it in plastic wrap, cutting it in half to put it in a large plastic bag – neither of which was working for me. I think I’ll make a bread bag myself.
I made your soft white bread yesterday but I think I added too much flour (multitasking: its not for me!) and it was heavy, not at all light. I kneaded it with my KitchenAid but it was just a heavy dough to begin with. I’m going to give it another shot. What is the everyday sandwich bread you make for your family? I need a whole wheat type soft bread that will stand up to peanut butter (on sale at Kroger this week for $1!)
Thanks for your blog….

By: nopinkhere

nopinkhere — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:14:55 +0000

Could you add a little flap on the inside? One that would mostly block the hole? I don’t know if it would make any difference. Cool idea though. When I make bread in my machine, the loaves will only fit in the gigantic plastic zip bags because they are just too big for the gallon size. If I make a bag or two the right size . . .
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By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:56:34 +0000

Love this idea – and thanks for being transparent:) Also, I love the “why I do what I do” at the end of every post – too cute!
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By: Elisa | blissfulE

Elisa | blissfulE — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:23:41 +0000

Love your bag! I’ve always wondered if they actually worked or were just cute. Thanks for the review, and the Etsy links!
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By: Nicki

Nicki — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:10:12 +0000

Katherine – Here are my thoughts on the dry/crusty bread. 1.) You may be baking it too long. 2.) You may just need a different recipe. 3.) I find that bread baked at high temperatures(425-450) tends to have a thicker/tougher crust. You can either lower the temp and adjust the baking time or brush the top of your loaves with butter or olive oil after baking. Lastly, remember that kneading has a lot to do with bread consistency. Be sure you’re kneading it long enough and that you haven’t added too much flour.

By: katherine

katherine — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:59:44 +0000

I like the idea of a cloth bread bag! I may have to try that… Also, I’ve been trying my hand at making our own bread, which I really enjoy, but it always seems to turn out kind of dry with the crust being too crusty. Any tips on getting the bread to be nice and moist?? thanks!