STORAGE & REFRESHING
Our bakes are at their best fresh on the day they’re made. If you’re saving something for later, choose your product below for the best way to store, refresh or freeze it.
Best enjoyed:
On the day of delivery or within 24 hours.
Storing:
Keep at room temperature rather than in the fridge. Once cut, protect the exposed crumb from drying out.
If you need to keep the loaf for longer, freezing will give a better result than refrigerating it.
Refreshing:
From the second day onwards, sourdough is excellent toasted.
For individual slices, toast as usual or warm briefly in a toaster oven.
To refresh a whole loaf or substantial part of one without toasting it, spray or sprinkle the crust with water, then place it uncovered directly on the rack of a preheated 175°C conventional / 160°C fan oven for around 15 minutes.
Allow it to stand briefly before cutting. The added moisture helps refresh the crumb while the oven restores the crust.
Freezing:
For best results, freeze while the bread is still fresh.
Slice before freezing, wrap or bag airtight, and take out only what you need. Individual slices can be toasted directly from frozen.
Best enjoyed:
Fresh on the day of delivery.
Storing:
Once completely cool, keep well covered at room temperature.
Focaccia is still good the following day, but its crisp exterior will naturally soften. If you need to keep it for longer, freezing while fresh will give a better result than refrigerating it.
Refreshing:
The oven is the best way to bring day-old focaccia back towards its freshly baked texture.
Place it in a preheated 200°C conventional / 180°C fan oven for around 5–8 minutes, depending on the size of the piece, until warmed through and the outside has begun to crisp again.
Allow it to stand for a minute before eating.
Microwave:
If you just want it warm and soft quickly, microwave an individual piece for 10–15 seconds at a time.
This works well for softening the crumb, but it will not restore the crisp exterior. Avoid overheating, as the focaccia can become chewy.
Freezing:
For best results, freeze while still fresh.
Cut into useful portions and wrap or bag airtight. Defrost at room temperature, then refresh in the oven as above.
Best enjoyed:
On the day of delivery or the following day.
Storing:
Keep in an airtight container at room temperature.
The cookie will remain enjoyable for several days, although the centre will gradually firm and the freshly baked texture will diminish.
Refreshing:
If you prefer it warm with a softer centre, place it in a preheated 150°C fan oven for around 3–5 minutes.
Allow it to stand briefly before eating, as the chocolate will become hot.
Microwave:
For a quicker, softer result, microwave for around 5–10 seconds.
Use short bursts rather than overheating it. The microwave is particularly effective at softening the centre, but it will not restore the exterior in the same way as the oven.
Freezing:
For longer storage, wrap or bag airtight and freeze while still fresh.
Defrost at room temperature before eating. If you want it warm, refresh briefly in the oven once defrosted.
INGREDIENTS & ALLERGENS
Ingredient and allergen information is also provided on each individual product page before ordering. Monopole Bakery does not operate an allergen-free bakery.
Strong white WHEAT flour, water, stoneground white WHEAT flour, wholewheat WHEAT flour, salt.
Allergens: Contains WHEAT (gluten).
Strong white WHEAT flour, water, stoneground white WHEAT flour, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, wholewheat WHEAT flour, salt.
Allergens: Contains WHEAT (gluten).
Strong white WHEAT flour, water, olive oil, salt, yeast and rosemary.
Allergens: Contains WHEAT (gluten).
Wheat flour, butter, sugars, 72% dark chocolate, egg yolk, hazelnuts, raising agent and salt.
Allergens: Contains WHEAT (gluten), MILK, EGG and HAZELNUTS.