What Can I Cook With Bread?
20 delicious dish ideas to try with bread
Got bread in your kitchen? Here are quick and easy dishes you can make right now - from Indian classics to global favorites. No long recipes, just pure inspiration.
20 Dishes You Can Make With Bread
1Sandwich
2French Toast
3Bread Pakora
4Garlic Bread
5Bread Upma
6Bread Pizza
7Croutons
8Bread Pudding
9Toast
10Bread Cutlet
11Bread Rolls
12Stuffed Bread
13Bread Omelette
14Breadcrumbs
15Bruschetta
16Panzanella
17Bread Gulab Jamun
18Bread Samosa
19Bread Poha
20Bread Sticks
Common Mistakes When Cooking Bread
- ✕Don't store bread in the fridge - it goes stale faster
- ✕Freeze bread for long-term storage instead
- ✕Toast bread before making croutons for extra crunch
- ✕Use stale bread for bread pudding and croutons
- ✕Store bread in paper bag at room temperature
How to Store Bread
Bread lasts 5-7 days at room temperature. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Learn more about bread storageFrequently Asked Questions
What can I cook with only bread?
You can make Toast, Garlic Bread, Croutons, Breadcrumbs, or French Toast with just bread and butter.
Can I eat bread raw?
Yes, bread is typically eaten without additional cooking. It's already baked and ready to eat.
What is the fastest dish to make with bread?
Toast is fastest - toast bread for 2-3 minutes, spread butter. Takes 3 minutes.
Can bread be frozen?
Yes, bread can be frozen for 3 months. Slice before freezing for easy use. Toast from frozen.
What spices go well with bread?
Garlic, herbs, butter, cinnamon, sugar, olive oil, and za'atar all enhance bread beautifully.