Storage of Dry Goods (baking)

hydrangeablue · August 2011

I'm a new wife and DH and I received every kitchen appliance, utensil, tray, bowl, etc. that we could ever imagine. Now that everything is sorted and put away I need to stock my pantry with flours and sugars (so I can use that Kitchen Aid mixer) and I have no idea how to store them. I like the idea of removing them from their original packaging and keeping them in glass containers of some sort, is this a good idea? What kind of containers would you recommend? Thanks!

Chris71678 · August 2011

I've been using these from OXO. You can get them many places, but I picked mine up gradually at Bed Bath & Beyond with the 20% off coupons. I have the larger ones for flours and sugar, and smaller ones for nuts, brown sugar, baking soda, etc.

CurlyKaty · August 2011

I like the look of those OXO containers that Chris71678 posted.

Another suggestion I have is Large (I'm talking gallon or more colume) mason jars. My MIL uses these and I have been keeping an eye out for them. I think they would be a little cheaper solution than the canisters that are advertised for this purpose....

EssaL · August 2011

These are what I use, too. Except I purchase mine at Kohl's, who easily has the best sales/deals (look for their frequent 30% off coupons + Kohl's cash).

Chris71678:
I've been using these from OXO. You can get them many places, but I picked mine up gradually at Bed Bath & Beyond with the 20% off coupons. I have the larger ones for flours and sugar, and smaller ones for nuts, brown sugar, baking soda, etc.

Mrs07 · August 2011

I leave them in their original sacks and place them into big ziplock containers. The smaller sugar sacks fit two per. This way I know what's actually in there, incl brand and variation.

KareBear0408 · August 2011

I keep ours in containers similar to the ones PPs use. The only time I keep them in their original bags is if they aren't opened yet.

married03 · August 2011

I use rubber maid snap closed flip lid containers, I have them for my sugar, flour, cereal, baking soda and powder.

Now I also use a date tag to date the product that is in the container, I find when cooking you need to replace baking soda and powder every 6 months for the best result and I would do flour every 3 months (I usually use all before that time though). Also don't forget to change out your spices every year.

Temp6313048411121614 · August 2011

married03:
I use rubber maid snap closed flip lid containers, I have them for my sugar, flour, cereal, baking soda and powder.

Ditto this. When I buy new stuff, I immediately open it and dump it in.

msmerymac · August 2011

I keep my flour in the fridge. It's supposed to keep it free of any insects (if it's WW and not AP flour) and keeps the oils from turning it rancid.

jrjewers · August 2011

I use the Tupperware one-touch canister set (http://order.tupperware.com/coe/app/tup_show_item.show_item_detail?fv_item_category_code=21000&fv_item_number=P10048110000). My mom always kept her baking supplies in these, so got my sister and I each a set several years ago. The largest size is perfec to hold the contents of a bag of flour, and the next size is perfect for the bag of sugar. I keep brown sugar in the 3rd size, and powdered sugar in the smallest size.

glittergal73 · August 2011

I didn't want to spend a lot, but I wanted attractive things. I searched forever to find a glass canister large enough to hold a 5lb bag or sugar or flour, but I got these at Bed Bath & Beyond (couldn't find them in my local store so they ordered them for me and shipped them to me free):

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=10438446

For smaller canisters I went to Ikea for inexpensive air tight storage:

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/06130000

These are great because you can pop the tops off with one hand, but they seal tightly enough to store food for a long time.

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