Freshly baked bread smells delicious, but this is actually the scent of the cream. The true flavor of the bread itself can only be tasted after it has completely cooled down. According to surveys by relevant experts, because freshly baked bread is still fermenting, eating it immediately is harmful to your health and can easily lead to stomach problems. No fermented food should be eaten right away. Therefore, for freshly baked bread, you should wait at least two hours before eating it.