Preservative Free Bread Care
Eat it fast or freeze it.
Thank you for choosing to buy bread from Central Illinois Bakehouse! We’re so glad to share our old-world, artisan baked goods with you and your family.
Central Illinois Bakehouse products are baked fresh in the heart of Champaign, Illinois, without preservatives, meaning they have a shorter shelf life than most 21st-century products. Read on for more information about storing and serving our products.
Sliced Sandwich Loaves
Our sliced sandwich loaves can be stored in the bag they’re purchased in.
On The Counter 1-2 Days
In The Fridge Up to 2 Weeks
In The Freezer Up to 3 Months
We recommend reheating in a toaster.
Baguettes
Our baguettes are best if eaten the same day as purchase. They should be wrapped in plastic cling wrap before freezing.
On The Counter 1-2 Days
In The Fridge Not recommended
In The Freezer Up to 3 Months
We recommend reheating fresh bread in the oven at 350° for 3-5 minutes. From frozen we recommend extending the bake time to 8-12 minutes.
Artisan Loaves
Our artisan bread should be moved to a freezer bag or wrapped in plastic cling wrap before freezing.
On The Counter 1-2 Days
In The Fridge Not recommended
In The Freezer Up to 3 Months
We recommend reheating fresh bread in the oven at 350° for 3-5 minutes. From frozen we recommend extending the bake time to 8-12 minutes.