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Accessibility statementSkip to main content Democracy Dies in Darkness SubscribeSign in Democracy Dies in Darkness FoodRecipes News How To Dining Newsletter Instagram FoodRecipes News How To Dining Newsletter Instagram PAUL HOLLYWOOD IS RIGHT: DON’T REFRIGERATE BREAD The refrigerator is a surefire way to make your bread go stale faster. 3 min 947 Key takeaways Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. * The “Great British Baking Show” judge and “King of Bread” advised against it in a TikTok post. * Refrigeration accelerates how quickly bread hardens and gets stale. * Critics argue that unrefrigerated bread gets moldy faster, which is a definite trade-off. Did our AI help? Share your thoughts. Paul Hollywood is the resident bread expert on “The Great British Baking Show.” When he says don't refrigerate it, believe him. (Anthony Harvey/Getty Images) By Emily Heil July 19, 2024 at 8:05 a.m. EDT The refrigerator is a not-so-modern marvel. Over the decades, the appliance has fundamentally changed the way Americans shop, cook and eat, and they’re undeniably handy for prolonging the life of so many foods (yes, including tomatoes!). Get the Eat Voraciously newsletter for delicious dinner inspiration, delivered straight to your inbox. But people have zero chill over a recent proclamation by a recognized expert on something that isn’t best served by a trip to the fridge. Paul Hollywood, the cookbook author, TV personality and “Great British Baking Show” judge, recently posted a video on TikTok in which he proclaimed that the correct method of storage for bread is not inside an icebox. Share 947 Comments NewsletterThursdays for 12 weeks Voraciously: Meal Plan of Action Dinner needs a game plan. Menus and meal prep guides for the week ahead — every Thursday for 12 weeks. Sign up PAID PROMOTED STORIES Subscribe to comment and get the full experience. Choose your plan → Advertisement TOP STORIES Technology Big Tech news and how to take control of your data and devices Biden administration urges tech companies to step up child safety efforts A week of nonstop breaking political news stumps AI chatbots Returns of the ‘Amazombies’: Unwanted packages are a retail nightmare back Try a different topic Sign in or create a free account to save your preferences Advertisement Advertisement Company About The Post Newsroom Policies & Standards Diversity & Inclusion Careers Media & Community Relations WP Creative Group Accessibility Statement Sitemap Get The Post Become a Subscriber Gift Subscriptions Mobile & Apps Newsletters & Alerts Washington Post Live Reprints & Permissions Post Store Books & E-Books Today’s Paper Public Notices Contact Us Contact the Newsroom Contact Customer Care Contact the Opinions Team Advertise Licensing & Syndication Request a Correction Send a News Tip Report a Vulnerability Terms of Use Digital Products Terms of Sale Print Products Terms of Sale Terms of Service Privacy Policy Cookie Settings Submissions & Discussion Policy RSS Terms of Service Ad Choices CA Notice of Collection Your Privacy Choices washingtonpost.com © 1996-2024 The Washington Post * washingtonpost.com * © 1996-2024 The Washington Post * About The Post * Contact the Newsroom * Contact Customer Care * Request a Correction * Send a News Tip * Report a Vulnerability * Download the Washington Post App * Policies & Standards * Terms of Service * Privacy Policy * Cookie Settings * Print Products Terms of Sale * Digital Products Terms of Sale * Submissions & Discussion Policy * RSS Terms of Service * Ad Choices * CA Notice of Collection * Your Privacy Choices 5.22.0 Already a subscriber? Sign in GET UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THE WASHINGTON POST You can cancel anytime. MONTHLY $1 every week for the first year billed as $4 every 4 weeks YEARLY $120 $40 for the first yearBEST VALUE * Unlimited access on the web and in our apps * 24/7 live news updates Add your email address By creating your account, you agree to The Washington Post's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Card View more offers