Don’t toss that loaf of hardened bread.
you might revive stale bread with a little water and a warm oven.
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Weve all been there.
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Don’t toss it out!
Youcanreturn your unsliced loaf to a fresher statetheres an easy way to remedy this starchy emergency.
To be clear, if there is mold, your bread is unfortunately past the point of return.
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But if its just too hard to slice, then dont even think about tossing it.
Heres how to bring it back to life.
How to Revive Stale Bread
Preheat the oven to 300F.
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A lower oven temperature will help rehydrate the loaf without drying it out.
The drier the loaf, the more water you should use.
Either way, avoid wetting any open cut-side.
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Check on your loaf after 5 minutes.
The time depends on the size and wetness of the loaf.
Gently poke the loafit is ready when the inside feels soft and bouncy and the outside is crackly.
Once your bread is revived, its time to slice it up for avocado toast or aturkey club.
