Bread! Yay! Help!

wow, I cannot believe I made this bread. that is so unlike me to do something that requires time and energy AND patience. but i kneaded twice and waited! so, go me. it's warm, and it hasn't fallen apart yet. it looks sort of dry and cracked in the picture, but it actually has a really nice crust and the inside is soft and lovely.
but help! how do i store it? any ideas?

here's the recipe:

source: http://www.alive.com/2180a7a2.php?subject_bread_cramb=205

1 envelope yeast
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup lukewarm water
2 tbsp. Butter  (i substituted 1.5 tablespoons olive oil)
2 tbsp. honey
2 cups barley flour (freshly ground if possible)
1/2 tsp. salt

Put the yeast in lukewarm water with honey, then add the salt, egg and butter.

Stir in the flour and knead for a couple of minutes on a lightly floured surface.

Place dough in large greased bowl and cover with a fresh towel.
Let it stand in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours.
The dough will rise slightly.

Turn out the dough and knead again.
Shape it and place it on a lightly greased baking sheet, cover and let it stand for 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees C


Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped.
Turn out on a cooling rack and wrap in a towel.

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