Remove the bread from the freezer
Keep it wrapped while thawing to prevent drying out
Leave it at room temperature until soft
For sliced bread, separate slices if needed for faster thawing
For a whole loaf, let it sit longer at room temperature
Use a microwave on low power for a short time if you need it quickly
Toast slices directly from frozen if desired
Reheat in an oven if you want a crisp crust
Avoid thawing in direct heat for too long
Use thawed bread soon after it softens