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Because bread is so integral to the Italian culture (see Chapter 21), it is considered sacrilege to waste it. Artisan and homemade breads don’t last as long as commercially prepared breads do, because they are free of preservatives. After a day or two, real fresh bread should be hard, and then stale.

Use leftover bread to create bread crumbs, crostini, and bruschette. Making these items on your own saves time and money, while adding flavor to your recipes. In much less time than it takes to go to the store and purchase pre-made bread crumbs that are full of additives, you can simply put leftover bread in the oven and process it in a food processor. Homemade croutons taste better as well because they are fresher than what you buy in the store. In addition, homemade versions of these everyday items are free from unwanted chemicals and additives, so they are better for your health, too.

Note: Bruschetta is said to be the most mispronounced of all Italian words. The correct pronunciation is broos/KEHT/tah (not broo/SHEH/tah). It is also important to note that Italian words that end with the vowel “a” change to an “e” ending for the plural form. Bruschetta becomes bruschette when plural, pizza becomes pizze, and so on.