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Upper-Crust Ideas
Leftover loaves and kinda-stale slices: every kitchen’s got ‘em. And while you can freshen up stale bread in a few simple steps, it’s actually the perfect candidate for a number of delicious upgrades. Use it to make budget-friendly breadcrumbs, soak it in custard for bread pudding or strata or make the absolute best French toast. Whatever you decide, you’ll be glad you didn’t toss those crusty slices. Got crust trimmings? Those are great, too. You can use them to make these crunchy breadsticks. We love snacking on them with dips or serving them up alongside soups and salads — but the possibilities are almost endless.
