Let the bread cool completely before storing
Keep it at room temperature in a paper bag, bread box, or wrapped in a clean kitchen towel
Store cut-side down on a cutting board for short-term freshness
Avoid sealing it in plastic at room temperature if you want to keep the crust crisp
Wrap it tightly and freeze it for longer storage
Slice before freezing so you can take out only what you need
Reheat frozen slices or whole loaves in the oven to restore texture
Keep it away from direct sunlight, heat, and humidity
Do not refrigerate unless necessary, since it can dry out the bread faster
Refresh stale bread by lightly misting it with water and warming it in the oven