For many people there is nothing worse than wasting food , especially when it comes to that half eaten loaf of bread . But now Bon Apetit has come up with a genius way to revive your stale loaf and it involves running it under the tap . And whilst it might sound like an unusual move , they promise that this trick will revive your crusty old bread before dinner time . Bon Apetit have revealed that the best way to revive a stale loaf of bread is to run it under water before baking it in the oven . The first step they suggest is to take your stale bread and run it under your tap . It does n't matter if the water is hot or cold but you should try to keep the cut edge away from the direct flow of water . Then turn your oven on to a warm temperature - around 150 degrees - and stick the bread inside . For a small loaf you need to allow around 6-7 minutes and for a large , or particularly wet one , around 12 to 13 minutes . The experts say it works because : 'The water turns to steam , which rehydrates the bread ’ s crumb , or interior , while the heat of the oven firms up the crust . ' When you have wet your bread put it in the oven for between 6 and 13 minutes depending on how large and how wet the loaf is . Femail spoke to Lifesum nutritionist Luvisa Nilsson who said that the water trick does actually work , but you must make sure to eat the bread that same day . 'Whilst there might not be any obvious health risks whilst using the water/heat method , it is beneficial not to waste food , ' she said . ' 'Once you have put your ‘ watered ’ bread in the oven or microwave , make sure you eat it within the day , as the warmth and damp may potentially harbour bacteria . Nutritionist Luvisa Nillson says that you should be careful to check that your bread is not mouldy and make sure to eat it within one day . She continued : 'There is however a difference between stale and mouldy bread , and you must watch out for mould . 'Bread should be disposed off if it has orange , green , yellow or black spots as these can be harmful to your gut and cause severe discomfort and stomach ache . 'When bread goes stale it is usually a good sign that It is about to go mouldy , so give the bread a thorough check before consuming . '
Bon Apetit have revealed the best way to revive a stale loaf of bread . They say the trick is to run the bread under a tap and put it in the oven . The result is a loaf that is soft on the inside and crusty on the outside . chef na Luvisa also says the bread is safe . However , you must make sure the loaf is not mouldy before going ahead .