Toast Water
Ingredients
- 1 cup stale bread toasted
- 1 cup boiling water
- salt
Instructions
- Cut bread in thin slices and in inch squares. Dry thoroughly in oven until crisp and a delicate brown. Measure, and break into crumbs; add the water and let it stand one hour. Rub through a fine strainer, season and serve hot or cold.
Notes
The nourishment of the bread is easily absorbed in this way and valuable in cases of fever or extreme nausea.
Milk or cream and sugar may be added.
