Easy stale bread recipes
Use up a loaf of stale bread with our easy recipe ideas, from simple breadcrumbs to decadent bread and butter pudding
Looking to use up a loaf of stale bread? Don't let your loaf go to waste with our clever recipes. Whizz stale bread in a food processor to make fresh breadcrumbs, or use some slices in a comforting bread and butter pudding served with ice cream on top.
Try baking a loaf of our easy sourdough bread with our expert guide on sourdough starter. Use up the discard with these inventive sourdough pancakes.
Easy stale bread recipes
Summer pudding
This quintessential British pud makes the most of seasonal berries. Enjoy cut into thick wedges, with plenty of whipped cream on the side.
Rhubarb and custard bread and butter pudding
Use up a brioche loaf with this creamy and moreish rhubarb and custard bread and butter pudding. This recipe is a glorious combination of two classic British puds. Buy the pinkest rhubarb you can for maximum colour pop.
Courgette mac ‘n’ cheese with garlic sourdough crumbs
Make crispy garlic breadcrumbs using a quarter of a sourdough loaf. They make a great crunchy topping on a creamy macaroni and cheese.
Chicken roasted on crunchy rosemary sourdough
Chunky slices of sourdough make a trivet for roast chicken in this cosy recipe, soaking up all the delicious cooking juices. Perfect for Sunday lunch.
Boursin bagel bake
Raise your brunch game with our savoury take on a bread and butter pudding, layered with garlicky cheese and chunky pieces of ham.
Pear and brioche bread and butter pudding
This pudding should be custardy rather than bready. You may need to push the brioche under the egg mixture at the start to make sure it's completely covered.
Blackberry and croissant bread and butter pudding
Take your pudding to the next level with buttery croissants, blackberry jam and fresh blackberries. Stale croissants will soak up the creamy custard sauce.
Cauliflower and broccoli soup
Cosy, nourishing and packed with veg, this warming vegetarian soup recipe comes topped with golden sourdough croutons.
Panzanella
The best recipe for panzanella. This quick no-cook salad of ripe tomatoes and crunchy cucumber is a great way to use up stale bread for a midweek meal or lunch.
Cheese, onion and sriracha garlic bread
Do you love garlic bread and hot sauce? You'll love this cheesy combination of the two. This quick and easy veggie bread recipe is the perfect side to serve with your weekend comfort food.
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