Fresh Bread Is Great, but Day-Old Bread Can Be Even Better

Stale bread is perfect for this savory bread pudding recipe. You can also add in some seasonal vegetables and old cheese.

A savory bread pudding, packed with seasonal veggies and spices, is much like a quiche but easier and more expeditious—no crust required. Dreamstime/TNS

By Beth Dooley From Star Tribune

As much as I love a loaf of rustic bread, with its tooth-tugging crust and tender center, it’s the day-old hunks that intrigue me. Here are the makings of a lush pudding, either savory or sweet.