Can you use bread to absorb too much salt in a recipe?

While bread can absorb liquid, it won't effectively absorb excess salt in a recipe. Here's why:

* Salt dissolves in water. Bread absorbs water, but it doesn't dissolve salt.

* Salt doesn't get "soaked up". The salt stays dissolved in the liquid, and the bread only absorbs the water.

* Bread won't change the saltiness. The salt remains in the dish, even if the bread absorbs some of the liquid.

What to do instead:

* Add more ingredients: If you've added too much salt, you can often dilute the saltiness by adding more unsalted ingredients like water, broth, or vegetables.

* Adjust the recipe: If possible, add more of the unsalted ingredients in the recipe to balance out the saltiness.

* Start over: If the dish is too salty, it might be best to start over with a fresh batch.

Remember: It's always better to add salt gradually, tasting as you go, to avoid over-salting in the first place.