Why give leftover bread to the birds? There are endless ways to use up a loaf gone stale. Try making a traditional Italian soup enriched with breadcrumbs, or serve a savory bread pudding for brunch the next day. Make a classic stuffing to go with your chicken or pork dish for dinner. Or, you can even use old bread to create a rich, satisfying dessert—bread pudding.

Try these recipes:
Tomato and Bread Soup
Classic Bread Stuffing
Bread Pudding Florentine
Choco Cherry Bread Pudding

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