Bread so hard you could break a tooth on it? Luckily, this problem is reversible.

Just trust the magic of the microwave.

Step 1: Don’t throw out your stale bread.

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Step 2: Put bread and a glass of water into the microwave. Heat on high for two minutes.

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Step 3: Tear apart with ease because this trick really works.

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Ta-da.