Only the system containing the L. rhamnosus GG immobilised in the sodium alginate matrix dried at oven temperature did not reveal any obvious sign of viability increase. Our results suggest that the direct inoculation and application of edible films with probiotics to bread crust can be considered an appropriate strategy for the production of functional bakery products. Although further studies are required in order to fully understand the interaction of probiotics with the individual components and the environmental conditions of the crust matrix;