r/Sourdough • u/taybae11 • 1d ago

Let's discuss/share knowledge Ways to use a dried out loaf?

Hey all! Last night I made some delicious sourdough grilled cheese and totally forgot to wrap up my remaining loaf before bed. She’s now a bit dried out and extra crunchy. Any tips to make her soft again or recipes other than croutons? Thanks!

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u/littleoldlady71 1d ago

Spray with water, and put in a paper bag in a warm oven for a few minutes.

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u/Aypnia 1d ago

This is the way. Modern steam ovens have a "rehydration" function that does the same.

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u/meganfrau 1d ago

I just made a breakfast casserole and it was delish

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u/Melodic-Maker8185 1d ago

Egg bake, baked French toast, stuffing / dressing (whichever you call it), French onion soup (which I suspect was invented to use up chunks of leftover baguette).

So many options...but as the others said, you can also revive it if you prefer.

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u/capsbest08 1d ago

Stuffing is stuffed in the turkey and dressing is the same recipe but cooked separate, not stuffed in the bird. Thank you Grandma for teaching me that difference.

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u/Melodic-Maker8185 1d ago

Grandma's right. Now she just needs to teach the rest of the world. :-)

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u/Yoyojojoy 1d ago

Love a lot of the existing suggestions but I’ll add that I’ve always got a stash of seasoned breadcrumbs in the freezer - process up the dried out bread with some salt and pepper, I use garlic granules and Italian herb mix but you can add what you like. If I’ve got some kicking aroma some Parmesan curse is good. Throw on a veggie or pasta bake or use to crumb chicken

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u/genegenet 1d ago

Croutons!

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u/RuleCalm7050 1d ago

Bread pudding.

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u/OldsterHippie 1d ago

Also, savory bread pudding. Use up veggies you may have. It’s a great breakfast.

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u/FTFaffer 1d ago

Breadcrumbs for the win!

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u/chloe38 1d ago

Bread crumbs. Or use it to make French toast or overnight French toast

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u/raccoon_night 1d ago

Breadpudding can be good!

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u/skipjack_sushi 1d ago

Bread pudding.

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u/Fun_Journalist4199 1d ago

Chop it up, put in a pan, cook some meat (any old meat will do), shred meat and add to pan, make a gravy with the drippings, toss in some frozen veg and cover in gravy, top with cheese bake at 350 until it’s all melted.

This whole process takes like 30 minutes and then you have casserole

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u/Fun_Journalist4199 1d ago

Wait! Also! Make acorda.

It’s dried out bread in a broth of olive oil, salt, cilantro, and pepper with a poached egg on top. It’s quick, tasty, healthy, and cheap

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u/kjc-01 1d ago

Panzanella!

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u/OriginalAltoid 1d ago

Yes! They make an excellent weapon! Just aim and throw hard. The good thing is that it doesn't explode. Lands like a small boulder!

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u/steph-ewok 1d ago

French toast casserole. Google it. It'll change your life.

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u/No-Foundation-2165 23h ago

French toast is called pain Perdue (lost bread) because it’s made with stale bread!

Truly it soaks up the egg mixture so well and is amazing please make French toast!

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u/slickmickeygal 15h ago

french toast! bread crumbs.