Bread – What are some alternative uses for bread heels

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I often buy bread loaves at the store and use them for sandwiches, french toast, etc. I don't particularly like using the heels for those purposes though, because of the texture and taste – heels don't make for a good sandwich, they can't absorb the eggs for french toast, and they get way too crispy for regular toast (and don't soak up butter!). This means that I end up with dozens of leftover heels.

I hate throwing away food, so… what are some alternative uses? Is there any good use for leftover bread heels?

Best Answer

  1. Bread crumbs - dry them and grate them
  2. Bread dumplings - some recipes, like serviettenknödel, work well with crust (for softer heels)
  3. Crispbread - cut them into rectangles, and toast them for a long time in a low oven. use to serve cheese (for more chewy heels)
  4. Bread-thickened soups, such as sopa de ajo (for softer heels).
  5. Feed birds or ducks
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