[Mary at the Farm and Book of Recipes Compiled during Her Visit by Edith M. Thomas]@TWC D-Link book
Mary at the Farm and Book of Recipes Compiled during Her Visit

CHAPTER XXXI
13/640

From the above quantity of potatoes was made five potato balls.
THE MANY USES OF STALE BREAD Never waste stale bread, as it may be used to advantage in many ways.
The young housewife will be surprised at the many good, wholesome and appetizing dishes which may be made from stale bread, with the addition of eggs and milk.
Take a half dozen slices of stale bread of equal size and place in a hot oven a few minutes to become crisped on the outside so they may be quickly toasted over a hot fire, a delicate brown.

Butter them and for breakfast serve with a poached egg on each slice.
A plate of hot, crisp, nicely-browned and buttered toast is always a welcome addition to the breakfast table.
Serve creamed asparagus tips on slices of toast for luncheon.
The economical housewife carefully inspects the contents of her bread box and refrigerator every morning before planning her meals for the day, and is particular to use scraps of bread and left-over meat and vegetables as quickly as possible.

Especially is this necessary in hot weather.

Never use any food unless perfectly sweet and fresh.

If otherwise, it is unfit for use.
Loaves of bread which have become stale can be freshened if wrapped in a damp cloth for a few minutes, then remove and place in a hot oven until heated through.
For a change, toast slices of stale bread quite crisp and serve a plate of hot, plain toast at table, to be eaten broken in small pieces in individual bowls of cold milk.


<<Back  Index  Next>>

D-Link book Top

TWC mobile books