Thaw - Thaw and Serve or Prep. User may elect to heat and serve if appropriate for the serving application. STORAGE and HANDLING. Limited freezer space, no problem! Product may be held at room temperature upon delivery and will remain usable for 7-days when stored properly. Shelf Life 7-days after thaw or 280 days frozen from manufacturer date. End user may store at room temperature if used in 7 days. Store away from sunlight and heat exhaust vents. DO NOT refrigerate, as this will accelerate the staling process . If elected and to extend life of product, user may place in frozen inventory upon delivery. Allow next day usage to thaw at room temperature overnight or uncased for 4 hours. Avoid refreezing, as this tends to stress the product. DO NOT refrigerate, as this will accelerate the staling process. Avoid direct sunlight and heat vents.

Thaw - Allow bread to defrost 4 hours to overnight, after that it is ready to use.