Bread
The generic loaf a recipe calls for when the exact type doesn't matter much — day-old bread works best for stuffing, bread pudding, and French toast since it soaks up liquid without turning to mush.
Used for
- toast
- sandwiches
- bread pudding
- stuffing
In the kitchen
- toast
- cube and dry out
- tear into pieces
Picking it at the store
- For bread pudding or stuffing, let sliced bread sit out overnight (or toast lightly) — fresh bread turns gummy once soaked
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