DIP'N COFFEE OR: HOW TO USE STALE BREAD
There were times when older (and younger, too) people had bad teeth or no teeth at all. When people couldn't afford to discard stale bread because they were happy to have bread at all. Need is the mother of invention - make fondue or raclette out of old bread and old cheese when you have nothing else to eat but have to see how you can manage that old stuff with bad teeth or no teeth at all. That's the swiss way. Germans seem to be more simple minded: Just dip your stale bread into hot coffee or tea. In my area of Germany there is something called "Knabbeln" which my dear FIL introduced to me. He used to get up at four in the morning, put the ingredients for white bread into his bread machine, start the machine and then go back to bed until the bread was ready. One day the yeast he used must have been too old, the bread came out as a brick stone. So he smashed the brick stone into smaller pieces, put them in the oven to make kind of rusk which he brought me, telling me that when he was young this was called Knabbeln. Toast old bread so that it doesn't get bad and then have it for a simple breakfast with hot coffee or tea or for a fast lunch with some soup. Now like cheese fondue or raclette, we developed our ultimate comfort food out of this old time need. Measurements and prep time are just fantasy - actually you can just take some stale rolls, a cup of your favourite coffee and start enjoying...
Provided by Mia in Germany
Categories Low Protein
Time 25m
Yield 2 1/2 cups, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- break the bread into chunks suitable for dipping into hot liquid.
- place the bread chunks onto baking tray lined with non stick baking parchment.
- optionally mix melted butter with sugar and cinnamon, brush the bread chunks with the mixture.
- toast bread chunks in the oven until light brwon and crisp (depending on your liking - as you will soften them by dipping, every stage of crispness before burning is okay).
- let toasted bread chunks cool.
- you can make some Knabbeln ahead and store them in a cookie container.
- when bread chunks are completely cooled, stir together hot coffee, hot milk and sugar (you may use non dairy creamer instead of milk or artificial sweetener or no sweetener at all, according to your taste).
- dip bread chunks into hot coffee and enjoy :-).
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mathiesondl
[email protected]I'm not a big coffee drinker, but I love this recipe. The bread soaks up the coffee and spices, creating a delicious and unique flavor.
Qudrat Nazari
[email protected]This dipn coffee is a great way to start your day. It's rich, flavorful, and satisfying.
lisa craft
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to make coffee and this recipe definitely fits the bill. It's unique and flavorful, and I love that it uses stale bread.
Liton Shefali
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a cold winter day. The warm coffee and spices help to warm me up from the inside out.
Emmanuel Mgba
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and it's so easy to make. I also like that it's a good way to use up leftover bread.
Morntino Gordon
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I always have stale bread on hand and never know what to do with it. Now I can make this delicious coffee drink instead of throwing it away.
Chisom Rejoice
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dipn coffee. It's a great way to use up stale bread and make a delicious drink at the same time.
Irosha Madushan
[email protected]This is a must-try recipe for coffee lovers. The combination of coffee and bread may seem unconventional, but it works surprisingly well. The bread soaks up the coffee and spices, creating a unique and satisfying flavor.
Dorah Sisi
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up stale bread and make a delicious, comforting drink. I love the addition of spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, which give it a warm and cozy flavor.
Yahia Ahmed
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to make coffee and this recipe definitely fits the bill. It's unique and flavorful, and I love that it uses stale bread.
Steve BTC
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a cold winter day. The warm coffee and spices help to warm me up from the inside out.
Md Shofikul
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and it's so easy to make. I also like that it's a good way to use up leftover bread.
Sanwal Ali
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I always have stale bread on hand and never know what to do with it. Now I can make this delicious coffee drink instead of throwing it away.
Rawan Radwan
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dipn coffee. It's a great way to use up stale bread and make a delicious drink at the same time.
Maimuna Mush
[email protected]This is a must-try recipe for coffee lovers. The combination of coffee and bread may seem unconventional, but it works surprisingly well. The bread soaks up the coffee and spices, creating a unique and satisfying flavor.
Dauson Jose
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it turned out great! The coffee was rich and flavorful, and the bread added a nice sweetness and texture. I will definitely be making this again.
safir khan dilog
[email protected]This dipn coffee recipe is a great way to use up stale bread and make a delicious, comforting drink. I love the addition of spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, which give it a warm and cozy flavor. I also appreciate that this recipe is so easy to make -