What do you do with bread when it's out of the oven?

Table of Contents:

1. What do you do with bread when it's out of the oven?
2. Can you put bread back in the oven?
3. How do you get the perfect crust on bread?
4. How do you make French bread crispy?
5. How do you revive a stale French bread?
6. What can I do with an old baguette?

What do you do with bread when it's out of the oven?

To cool your loaves properly you need to transfer your loaves from the oven to a wire cooling rack, and let them rest until they have cooled to about body temperature. The air that circulates around the bread will keep the crust from becoming soggy and is a crucial step to having that perfect crust.

Can you put bread back in the oven?

In most situations, an undercooked loaf of bread can be fixed by returning it to the oven for a few more minutes. ... Place the loaf back in a preheated oven at 350° F for 10-20 minutes. You can tent the bread loosely with foil to prevent it from browning further, if that's a concern.

How do you get the perfect crust on bread?

The best way to brown and crisp your bread's bottom crust – as well as enhance its rise – is to bake it on a preheated pizza stone or baking steel. The stone or steel, super-hot from your oven's heat, delivers a jolt of that heat to the loaf, causing it to rise quickly.

How do you make French bread crispy?

Place leftover French bread on plate, with the cut side down, and cover with a kitchen towel. This maintains the crispy crust and the crumb will be fresh for the following day. Place French bread in 1 gallon-sized plastic freezer bags if you want to keep the bread fresh for a few days more.

How do you revive a stale French bread?

Simply drench your rock-hard baguette in cold water then tightly wrap it in aluminum foil. Next, place the wrapped baguette in the oven (not preheated), then set the temperature to 300°F and let is heat for 12 to 15 minutes.

What can I do with an old baguette?

10 Ways to Use a Stale Baguette

1. Make a killer panzanella. ...
2. DIY those breadcrumbs. ...
3. Make some meatballs. ...
4. Croutons! ...
5. Add eggs and vegetables, bake, and call it strata. ...
6. Or Go Sweet and Bake a bread pudding. ...
7. Slice it into crostini. ...
8. Use it to Thicken soup.