Recipes for Sourdough Bread

Ingredients

• 4 slices stale sourdough bread
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Butter or cooking spray for greasing the pan
• Maple syrup and fresh fruit for serving

Instructions

1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
2. Place a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and grease it with butter or cooking spray.
3. Dip each slice of stale sourdough bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated.
4. Place the coated bread slices onto the preheated skillet or griddle.
5. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
6. Remove the French toast from the pan and repeat with the remaining bread slices.
7. Serve the warm French toast with maple syrup and fresh fruit.
8. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 3 cups stale sourdough bread, cubed
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Add the stale sourdough bread cubes to the bowl, ensuring they are fully coated in the milk mixture. Let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.
4. If desired, stir in the raisins and chopped walnuts.
5. Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
7. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
8. Serve warm as is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
9. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 2 slices of slightly expired sourdough bread
• 1/4 cup pizza sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Your choice of pizza toppings (e.g. sliced tomatoes, olives, mushrooms, etc.)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place the sourdough bread slices on a baking sheet.
3. Spread pizza sauce evenly on each bread slice.
4. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
5. Add your desired pizza toppings.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, and enjoy your homemade sourdough bread pizza!