This is a very common dilemma! Even if the bread looks “horrible,” it’s often not a waste, but can be transformed into something delicious with a few tricks. Your mother-in-law is right: Old bread doesn’t have to be thrown away. The key is to either add moisture to the bread or dry it out completely and refine it. Here are three simple and popular ideas for what to do with old bread, the first two of which are best for really hard bread: 1. Croutons for Soup or Salad. Old bread is perfect for croutons because it holds its shape better during baking than fresh bread. Preparation: Cut the bread into cubes (about 1-2 cm).
Drizzle generously with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and optionally dried herbs (rosemary, oregano). Finishing: Roast the cubes on a baking sheet in the oven at $180^\\circ\\text{C}$ or in a pan until golden brown and crispy. Advantage: The cubes absorb moisture from the oil and are completely refined by the toasting. 2. Breadcrumbs: If the bread is really bone dry, you can make high-quality breadcrumbs from it. Preparation: Break the bread into small pieces and let it air dry completely for another day or two, if necessary.
Finishing: Grind the pieces in a blender or food processor until fine crumbs are formed. Use: Store the crumbs in an airtight container and use them to bread schnitzels, fish, or as a thickener for meatballs. 3. French Toast: If the bread is chewy but not yet rock-hard, this is the best way to breathe new life into it. Preparation: Cut thick slices. Finishing: Immerse the slices completely in a mixture of egg, milk (or cream), and sugar (optionally with cinnamon and vanilla). The starch in the bread absorbs the liquid and softens it again. Then fry the soaked slices in butter until golden brown. Advantage:
The result is soft, sweet, and bears no resemblance to the “horrible” original bread. What type of bread do you have\u2014is it light toast, a baguette, or dark sourdough? This will influence which method is best.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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