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Process that makes bread less palatable
See full technique reference →Staling, or "going stale", is a chemical and physical process in bread and similar foods that reduces their palatability. Stale bread is dry and hard, making it less suitable for different culinary uses than fresh bread. Countermeasures and destaling techniques may reduce staling.
Bread pudding (England): Utilizes stale bread's absorbent properties
Panzanella (Italy): Stale bread maintains structure in salad
French toast (France): Stale bread absorbs custard without disintegrating
Retrogradation
Cause: Recrystallization of starch molecules
Fix: Reheating to 60°C (140°F)
Moisture migration
Cause: Water redistribution from crumb to crust
Fix: Proper storage in airtight container
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