This section is from the book "Mrs. Allen's Cook Book", by Mrs. Ida C. Bailey Allen. See also: The Conscious Cook: Delicious Meatless Recipes That Will Change the Way You Eat.
3 cupfuls broken bits dried white bread, or equal parts of white and whole wheat bread
3 cupfuls boiling water 1/2 teaspoonful salt
Boil gently for ten minutes, stirring with a wire whisk or fork. Serve with milk and sugar.
Steamed brown bread (stale) Chopped nut meats
Dry the brown bread thoroughly and then grind into coarse crumbs. Add one-fourth as many nut meats and serve with milk and a little salt, as the main dish for a simple luncheon or supper. Serve plain without nut-meats for breakfast.
 
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