Your Weekly Bread Box has arrived. The kitchen smells incredible. Now what? If you're anything like our regular subscribers, you've already eaten half a baguette standing over the kitchen counter — and we fully support that. But for the rest of the box, here are five ways to make the most of every loaf.
1. Classic bruschetta with heritage tomatoes
Slice your ciabatta thickly, drizzle with good olive oil, and toast under the grill until golden. Rub with a halved garlic clove while still warm, then top with diced heritage tomatoes, fresh basil, and a pinch of flaky salt. It's the simplest thing in the world, and it's perfect.
2. Overnight French toast
Take your slightly older sourdough — the kind that's a day or two past its best — and cut it into thick slices. Soak overnight in a mixture of eggs, full-cream milk, a splash of vanilla, and a pinch of cinnamon. In the morning, fry in butter until golden and serve with fresh berries and a drizzle of honey. The dense, tangy sourdough absorbs the custard beautifully.
3. Panzanella salad
Tear your day-old bread into rough chunks and toss with olive oil, then toast in the oven at 180°C until crisp. Combine with ripe tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and a sharp red wine vinegar dressing. The bread soaks up the juices and becomes the best part of the salad.
4. Tartines for a lazy Sunday
A tartine is simply an open-faced sandwich, but the French have elevated it to an art form. Start with a thick slice of sourdough, spread generously with salted butter, and top with whatever you have: smoked salmon and cream cheese, avocado and lemon, or simply good cheese and honey. Serve with a glass of something cold.
5. Bread soup (ribollita)
If you find yourself at the end of the week with a few leftover heels and crusts, don't throw them away. Ribollita is a Tuscan peasant soup that uses stale bread as a thickener. Simmer cannellini beans, cavolo nero, carrots, and celery in a rich tomato broth, then stir in torn pieces of stale bread. Let it sit for 10 minutes before serving — the bread will absorb the broth and create something deeply comforting.
The best bread is the bread you actually eat. Don't let a single slice go to waste.
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