How to Refresh Stale Bread
Leftover bread doesn't have to be made into bread crumbs. Yesterday's muffins, bagels or walnut-cranberry semolina loaf can all be revived easily. Bread that is rock hard, though, cannot be saved by this method.
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
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Place the stale bread in a clean paper bag. Fold or twist the bag's opening to close.
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Dampen the bag lightly and evenly with cold water. The surface of the bread may become a little wet, but avoid soaking the bread's interior.
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Heat the entire bag in the oven until the bread is softened and warmed through. Sprinkle with more water if the bag dries before the bread is ready. Allow about 5 minutes for rolls or slices and at least 20 minutes for large loaves.
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Be sure to remove the bag from the oven before it scorches or before you increase the temperature.
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Tips & Warnings
This is also a good way to defrost and heat frozen breads in one step. Lower the oven temperature to 275°F (135°C) for baked goods taken directly from the freezer.
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Comments
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Or just microwave that shit.
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Aug 12, 2006
Put a paper towel in the bag with your bread before freezing or storing it. I don't know why, but this keeps it tasting like fresh even when frozen. -
Aug 12, 2006
Put a paper towel in the bag with your bread before freezing or storing it. I don't know why, but this keeps it tasting like fresh even when frozen.
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Aug 08, 2006
Buy Warburton's bread. It keeps soft and fresh a lot longer than other loaves. Trust me, it's the most fabulous bread you'll ever have. Available in the UK only.
