Instructions

• Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
• Step 2: Rub an ice cube or drizzle some water over the crust of the bread until it's damp.
• Step 3: Wrap it in aluminum foil.
• Step 4: Put it in the oven for about 10 minutes.
• TIP: To use your microwave, sprinkle the crust of the bread with water, wrap it in a paper towel, and pop it in for 15 seconds.
• Step 5: If you'd rather use your range, bring a few cups of water to a boil; put a vegetable steamer or splatter guard on top of the pot, and set the bread on it for one minute.
• Step 6: Enjoy your bread – and the knowledge that you didn't throw out perfectly good food.
• FACT: The Egyptians were the first to bake rising bread, back in 2600 BC. They also developed baking ovens.

You Will Need

• Stale bread
• Ice cube or water
• Aluminum foil
• Paper towel and microwave
• Steamer and pan