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The most fundamental food across cultures, bread comes in endless varieties — from crusty baguettes and sourdough to naan, pita, and tortillas. Each culture has its own cherished bread tradition.
Store bread at room temperature for 2-3 days. Freeze for longer storage and toast from frozen. Stale bread has many uses: breadcrumbs, croutons, French toast, and bread pudding. Warm bread in the oven before serving.
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