Sharon, mold is caused by warmth and=moisture, so try to keep the bread cool and wrapped fairly tightly, so it doesn't sit surrounded by moist air. All of which argues for the refrigerator, which will make the bread stale. But here's what I do: I bake the loaf, let it cool, slice it, and freeze half the slices, well wrapped, immediately. When I want a slice or two of bread, I just take out what I need and let it thaw at room temperature; or pop in the toaster. It's very good, despite having been frozen. Good luck — PJH

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