EVERY CRUST COUNTS Look into that bread-bin of yours and the chances are that you'll find the heel of a stale loaf, a couple of rather dry slices of bread and an With just a little forethought these bits and pieces can form the basis of many an attractive dish. odd assortment of crusts. Bread Code and don't waste a crumb. ways of using up stale bread 1 A stale loaf can be made as good as new by splashing it with cold water and putting it in a medium oven for ten or fifteen minutes. 2 Bake crusts in the men until dry and crisp.