Sometimes the twist tie just didn’t get twisted tightly. Sometimes last night’s dinner party involved a bit too much wine and not enough bread. In any case, don’t dismiss the value of day-old bread. This artisanal treasure can be turned into a number of sweet and savory dishes that may actually (dare we say) be better than the loaf itself.
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
Put the bread cubes in a large mixing bowl. Toss with olive oil until well coated.
Add the seasonings and cheese and mix again until evenly coated.
Transfer the bread to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and crisp.
Serve atop salads or soups.
1 day-old bread loaf, cut into ½-inch cubes
Olive oil (1 Tbsp. per 1 cup of bread)
Garlic powder to taste
Italian seasoning to taste
Handful Parmesan cheese
Olive oil (1 Tbsp. per 1 cup of bread)
Garlic powder to taste
Italian seasoning to taste
Handful Parmesan cheese
This article appears in November 2012.