[sometimeshuman]

"that goes stale when you'd expect it". Super dumb question, but would fresh baked bread placed in the freezer last a few weeks ? I don't buy fresh baked out of concern most of it will get thrown away.

[analog31]

Yes. My family bakes our own bread, and we freeze it all the time. Also, rolls seem to take less skill and attention than loaves, and are super convenient to freeze.

[WaitWaitWha]

Fresh (& commercial ultra-processed) baked bread can be frozen. You will lose the crunch of the crust, but freezing will prolong the shelf life.

Additionally, you can buy sourdough, which tend to have longer shelf life then yeast breads.

[hallidave]

I only eat homemade bread. I slice unused bread and put in the freezer after a day or two. Thaw it out with a toaster. It will easily keep a few weeks.