Bread Care Guide
Getting the Best from Your HEB Bread at Home
Our gluten-free bread is baked fresh on the day it is sold and contains no preservatives. If your loaf feels a little firm when you first open it, don’t worry, that’s completely normal for fresh gluten-free bread & you’re in the right place.
As with many traditionally made and wholefood style breads, the texture will naturally firm over time. Lightly warming the loaf in a toaster or microwave refreshes it beautifully, making it ideal to enjoy over 2-3 days.
HEB GOLDEN RULES
- Eat a slice or more on the day of purchase, the fresher the better!
- For our bread rolls & baguettes, these are best enjoyed warmed up in the oven, toaster or microwave.
- Store at room temperature, in an airtight container rather than in the fridge.
- Freeze if you’re not eating within 1-2 days.
- Refresh before eating to bring it back to life.
How to Refresh your bread
To enjoy your bread at its very best, we recommend refreshing it before eating. A little refresh goes a long way!
Oven Method:
Lightly sprinkle the entire product with water (we know it feels wrong, but trust us on this!), then place in a preheated oven at 180°C (160°C fan) for 5-8 minutes. This will soften the crust and restore that freshly baked texture.
Toasting Method:
Slice your bread and toast as normal. Gluten-free bread toasts beautifully and brings out its flavour and softness.
Microwave Method:
Wrap a slice in a slightly damp paper towel and microwave for 30seconds – 1 Minute or until your preferred texture. This method will quickly soften the crumb.
Storage guide
Same Day
- Best eaten within a few hours.
- Keep cut side down on a board or in an airtight container.
Next day
- Store in an airtight container.
- Slice our loaves before freezing which makes it easier to grab a slice when you need it!
- Freeze in a bag or container to prevent freezer burn.
- To defrost: Toast, microwave or place in the oven.