9 Delicious Ways To Use Leftover Bread And Crusts

It’s no secret that Australian households clock up some scary food waste stats when it comes to how much of our food shop ends its days the bin. Not surprisingly, bread features somewhere near the top of our list of most commonly wasted foods, as diversity in offerings has kept it a favourite staple for Australians, despite the (somewhat misguided) current trend for general gluten avoidance.

Nothing beats a slice of freshly baked bread after all, but sadly there seems to come a time in so many a loaf’s life, when - having passed its best - it makes the inevitable journey to a final resting place by way of a bin.

The good news is, it really needn’t be so - even if you find it hard to think beyond toast, you may be pleasantly surprised at just how many dishes can very quickly and easily transform old bread into something utterly enchanting.

So without further ado, here are nine of the best things since sliced bread…

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  Berry French Toast by One Bite More
  A sensational brekkie, brunch or dessert dish, indulgent without being over the top.
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  Fig, Ricotta & Honey Bruschetta by He Needs Food
  If you do resort to toast, there's always a fancy topping thus making it bruschetta.
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  Herb Egg Mayonnaise Bread Cups by Erinnish
  Bread makes a great alternative to pastry for these cup-shaped canapes.
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  Rye Bread And Chilli Stir-Fry by Cook Republic
  Yep, that's right...bread in a stir-fry. Different, but delicious.
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  Spicy French Toast with Homemade Beans by Der Tisch
  A super quick and simple way to ramp up the protein alongside the bready carbohydrates base.
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  Crispy Chicken Balls by Belly Rumbles
  A healthier no-oil version of this delicious Asian style crispy meatball.
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  Potato and Leek Soup w/ Croutons by Fuss Free Cooking
  Don't forget croutons - sensational with almost any kind of soup.
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  Parmesan Thyme Bread Crust Snacks by RecipeTin Eats
  Quite literally, you'll probably never throw out bread crusts again once you've tried these.
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  Barossa Pudding by Epicurean Epistles
  Super luxurious version of the classic bread and butter pudding, incorporating pears and vincotto.

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