Clever Uses for Stale Bread

Heal Wounds. Stale bread mixed with warm milk has been used for centuries as a poultice. Wrap the bread and milk mixture in a towel and apply to wound. Source: Green Yahoo.

Day old bread For The Birds? Literally. If you can't find a use for stale bread in your kitchen or home, throw it to the birds. Or the ducks.

Bring it Back to Life. Real Simple says rubbing an ice cube, or drizzling water, over the crust of unsliced bread until damp, then baking it at 370 degrees for 12 minutes, will bring it back to life.

Make Panzanella. Panzanella is a classic Italian salad that uses stale bread, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, fresh basil, and other ingredients.

Turn it Into Dessert. Bread pudding is a delicious way to use stale bread. Try an apple caramel bread pudding, or a rich chocolate.