Bread bin - what should I be looking for?

daymobrew

Having purchased a bread maker a few months ago, we are making a lot of bread but don't have a bread bin.

What features should I be looking for in a bread bin?
Do they need to be air tight? Wood? Metal? Plastic? Ceramic?

The Hill Billy

A container with a good airtight seal would probably be best as it would keep the bread fresher for a bit longer.

Then again, there are the practicalities to think of... It my seem trivial, but every time you want to get a your bread do you really want to have to use both hands to open an airtight bread bin. For the sake of convenience - something with an easily-opened flip-up lid may be a lot more practical.

While not airtight - I've used something similar to this for ages. Easy to open & keeps the flies, mice, whatever, away from it. Bread in my house doesn't usually last long enough to get stale anyway.

huskerdu

The Hill Billy wrote: »

A container with a good airtight seal would probably be best as it would keep the bread fresher for a bit longer.

Then again, there are the practicalities to think of... It my seem trivial, but every time you want to get a your bread do you really want to have to use both hands to open an airtight bread bin. For the sake of convenience - something with an easily-opened flip-up lid may be a lot more practical.

While not airtight - I've used something similar to this for ages. Easy to open & keeps the flies, mice, whatever, away from it. Bread in my house doesn't usually last long enough to get stale anyway.

I have a metal one which is a very similar shape but the lid holds on with a magnet. Its a little more airtight as a result and the shape is good. THe flat top means that you can keep the radio on it.