Waste not, want not: Pasta water is a baker's best friend

Tamara Kalny, 18.07.2025

We've often emphasized that leftover pasta water can be reused in all sorts of clever ways. Here's one that's still flying under the radar: As a secret ingredient in bread baking.

Leftover pasta water is a true jack-of-all-trades in the kitchen. Most home cooks already known it works wonders in pasta sauces, enhancing both consistency and flavor. But here's a lesser-known trick: You can use pasta water to bake bread.