a loaf of bread and a bowl of ice cubes

Beth Galton

Easily revive stale bread by rubbing an ice cube (or drizzling water) across unsliced bread until the crust is damp, then bake at 370° F for 12 minutes. You've just saved yourself a trip to the supermarket.

 

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