How to Soften Stale Bread

Bread is a great addition to any meal. Though it can be very frustrating when bread that is merely a few days old becomes too hard to eat, softening it is quite an easy process and can save a lot of money on wasted bread.

Things You'll Need

• Stale bread
• Pressure cooker or pan & water
• Brush
• 1/4 cup milk

Instructions

Softening Bread

1. Check the bread for mold. If there are any green or blue spots on it, discard immediately.

2. If the bread looks mold-free, hold it over the steam from a pressure cooker or from a pan of hot water. The vapor combined with the heat will cause the bread to soften, making it edible again.

3. Another solution is to brush milk over the stale bread and place it in a 275-degree oven for about 10 to 15 minutes. The milk will soften the interior of the bread and the heat from the oven will make the outside crispier.

4. To slice it (since this can be hard if the bread is too soft), hold a knife close to a flame until the blade is heated. Slicing with this warm blade should make it much easier.

Tips & Warnings

• Wear oven mits while handling the bread since it can be very hot.

References

• Wacky Home Tips: Use That Stale Bread