Instantly Save Burnt Bread And Baked Goods With This Clever Hack

There's nothing more satisfying than pulling a perfectly baked loaf of bread from the oven and seeing you've nailed the crust. Nicely crisp, golden-brown, and beautifully warm, it's simply impossible to say no to. Whether you slice it up for a smoked salmon sandwich with all the fixings or tear off a piece and dip it into a rich, hearty French beef stew, there's absolutely no wrong way to eat it.

However, all it takes is a quick scroll on your phone to completely lose track of time after popping bread into the oven. By the time you remember to check the oven, your perfect loaf could be completely burnt, leaving you totally disappointed. But, according to a video tip shared by YouTuber @MagicCraftWorks, there's a simple and clever way to save it. The hack involves a simple kitchen tool you use on a daily basis: your grater. 

So there's no reason to despair. Just because your loaf ended up a bit charred doesn't mean it belongs in the trash. The best part about this quick fix is that it's surprisingly simple. All you need to do is take the piece of burnt bread, grab the grater, and gently scrape away the blackened surface. While eating burnt bread in moderation is not necessarily dangerous, the burning process produce a smoky, acrid, and overly intense compound that isn't exactly pleasant to most taste buds.

Believe it or not, reviving burnt bread is just one of the many creative ways to use your cheese grater — although grating frozen butter or chicken is just as impressive. While you can definitely improvise with the type of grater you use for this hack, a classic box grater is perhaps the ideal option. This isn't just because it's more stable and easier to handle, but also because each side is designed for a specific grating purpose. This gives you different options depending on how badly your bread is burnt.

Still, the cheese grater isn't your only alternative. If yours somehow went missing or you simply don't own one, you can still rescue burnt bread by using another useful hack — just grab a knife from your nearest drawer and scrape away all the charred parts until you expose the edible parts under the surface. It won't take too long before you notice the darkened bits starting to fall away, as the soft bread underneath gradually starts revealing itself. 

Another handy trick shared by TikTok user @mamma_y involves rubbing two burnt pieces of bread together until the blackened bits flake off. And finally, you can always trim off the burnt crust and use the middle to make the ultimate homemade Caesar salad croutons. All that's left to do then is enjoy your meal while it's still fresh.