Leftover bread is ideal to be made into crunchy croutons for topping salads and soups. Simply cube the bread and toss it with a bit of oil, salt and pepper. Spread it on a sheet pan and bake it at 350 degrees F. until golden (about 10-15 minutes) and allow to cool on a cooling rack. We have the tried and tasted recipe for croutons here.
Smell the bread: If the bread smells musty or sour, it may be stale. Fresh bread has a pleasant aroma that is hard to miss. Check the texture: Stale bread is usually hard and tough to chew.
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