What to do with dry bread: 5 simple recipes

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What to do with dry bread? Do not rush to throw it away, because it is an ideal basis for many delicious dishes. Dry bread can turn into a real delicacy if you know a few culinary tricks. Instead of throwing away the leftovers, try to make something interesting with them.

1. Croutons. Cut dry bread into cubes, fry in olive oil with garlic and spices in the oven until it won't turn golden. These crispy croutons are a great addition to salads or soups.
2. French toast. Soak slices of dry bread in a mixture of milk and eggs, fry in a pan with butter until golden brown. Serve with honey, berries or jam.
3. Bread pudding. This is an ideal dessert made from old bread. Mix pieces of bread with eggs, milk, sugar and raisins, bake until done. The pudding will be fragrant and tender.
4. Stuffing for stuffed meat. Turn dry bread into breadcrumbs or use it to stuff chicken or fish. Add spices, greens and oil – and the dish will play with new flavors.
5. Bread dumplings. For this recipe, pieces of bread are soaked in milk, eggs and a little flour are added, balls are formed and cooked in salted water. Dumplings are a great addition to meat or vegetable dishes.

Don't be afraid to experiment with spices and additives. Even dry bread can be turned into a tasty and interesting dish!