Old Bread Cake (Bolo de Pão Velho)

4 cups stale bread, cubed
3 eggs
3 cups sugar
3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon baking powder
Milk, as needed to reach desired consistency

Stale bread is commonly found at home, from leftover bread that is a day or two old. If you need to buy bread specifically for this recipe, look for loaves that are still fresh but slightly drier than usual, or you can leave fresh bread out for a day to dry slightly. Supermarkets usually have a wide variety of bread. Milk and eggs are standard pantry staples available in any supermarket dairy section. Butter is also available in the dairy section of any supermarket. Baking powder is a common leavening agent found in the baking aisle of most supermarkets.

Old bread cake is a traditional Brazilian recipe that revives the custom of using food to prevent waste. Made with stale bread, this cake stands out for its simplicity and unique flavor, making it an economical and tasty option for breakfast or an afternoon snack. It's a creative way to reinvent ingredients that would otherwise be thrown away, turning them into a delicacy.

The preparation is uncomplicated and doesn't require advanced culinary skills, making it accessible to everyone. The result is a moist cake with an irresistible aroma that pleases the whole family.