Old bread is incorporated into a fresh batch of dough by first soaking it, with the crust, until thoroughly moistened and then adding it, or it can be sliced and baked again before the soaking.

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Incorporating old bread into a new batch of dough is a traditional technique to reduce waste and enhance flavor. The old bread is either soaked until thoroughly moistened or sliced and baked (to make breadcrumbs or croutons) before being added to the new dough mixture. This process can help improve the texture and taste of the new bread.

Old Bread Is Incorporated into a Fresh Batch of Dough