After baking, the bread can be stored for 3 days without loss of quality. But it happens that it stays in the bread bin longer. When there is no way to rush out to the store for fresh, you can easily soften your existing stale bread again.
This method requires a regular saucepan and colander.
1. Place dry bread slices or a whole piece in a colander and place over a saucepan of boiling water. It is important that the water does not touch the bread, otherwise it will turn into a mushy mass.
2. Withstand the stale slices for 5-7 minutes, you will get quite soft slices, suitable for consumption.
The disadvantage of this method is the need for constant monitoring of the process – the product can absorb an excessive amount of moisture, and it will have to be dried.
How else to “reanimate” bread:
- Wrap stale bread in a clean, damp paper towel for 5 minutes, then put it in a slightly preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Put dry bread, gingerbread or other baked goods in the microwave for 1 minute. This method will also refresh and soften the stale food again.
It is important to know:
All procedures for restoring the freshness and softness of the bread should be done before serving it on the table, since the “reanimated” bread remains soft for only a couple of hours.