Never throw away a hard loaf of bread again! Dry bread absorbs flavor and thickens soups better than fresh bread.
1. Spanish Chilled Salmorejo
Soak stale bread crumbs with fresh tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, and garlic for a velvety cold soup.
2. Homemade Japanese Panko Crumbs
Pulse hard bread in a food processor into coarse flakes, then bake at 120°C for 10 minutes to dry. Ultra crispy coating for frying!
3. Castilian Garlic & Bread Soup
Sauté garlic slices with paprika, add thin stale bread slices, submerge in hot broth, and poach an egg on top.
4. Spiced Apple Bread Pudding
Soak stale bread in cinnamon-infused milk, add chopped apples and bake for 35 minutes.
5. Crunchy Garlic Croutons
Cube stale bread, toss with olive oil and herbs, and air-fry for 6 minutes.