Baked goods from stale bread
Description
The baking is simple and quick. If a loaf of bread happens to go stale—whether it's a small baton or a whole brick, wheat or rye, it doesn't matter—I bake a quick pie for afternoon tea. It's very easy, fast, and requires no special skills at all. You can use any dried fruits in this bake, and apples or plums work great too. If you use rye bread as a base, feel free to add some gingerbread spice mix or even mulled wine spices—it will taste delicious! Just don't overdo it. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
Cut the stale loaf into thin slices and break them into small pieces. Place the bread in a deep bowl and pour milk over it. Let it soak for 5-10 minutes, then mash it.
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Step 3
While the loaf is soaking, soak the dried fruits in warm boiled water.
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Step 4
Melt the butter and cool until warm. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, and egg.
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Step 5
Pour the butter mixture into the soaked bread. Add the squeezed dried fruits and mix.
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Step 6
Add the flour mixed with baking powder and flavoring (optional). Mix quickly.
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Step 7
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, trying not to make the layer too thick.
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Step 8
Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for about half an hour. The edges should pull away from the pan and turn golden brown.
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Step 9
Let the baked goods cool slightly and slice while warm. Serve drizzled with fresh thick cream, sweetened to taste.
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Step 10
Remove from the oven and serve warm or cooled.
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Step 11
Ready. Serve at the table.