Many people see stale bread as a hindrance, but we see it as an opportunity—an opportunity to create, an opportunity to cook. Stale bread can often bring the mood down because nobody likes a dull, dry slice, but before you throw it out, let us give you a few tips on reviving and using stale bread in your cooking. We also provide examples of recipes using stale bread.
Breathe a second wind into stale bread with these sure-fire cooking methods. While eating leftover bread might not be the most delicious experience, you can employ several easy tricks to freshen it up.
Try toasting leftover bread on the pan. Toasts and sandwiches made on the pan get a crispy exterior and can be filled with a wide range of flavourful ingredients. Toast it in a generous amount of butter or oil to reach a satisfying crunch, a golden-brown colour, and a rich flavour.
Another popular method of cooking stale bread is to throw it in the oven. Turn stale bread into, for example, crispy croutons or wonderful bruschetta. When cooking in the oven, the bread gets nice and toasty.
Cooking with stale bread is a great way to add a crispy element to a dish, as the bread soaks up oil and juices incredibly well, making it nice and crunchy. Whichever way you want to revive your bread, you are in for toasted, crispy goodness. Keep reading to get more inspiration.
