What to do when dough is too dry and crumbly?

If the bread dough is too dry before the first rising, you can try adding a bit more liquid (what ever kind the recipe calls for) to the dough. You can also add a bit more fat (melted shortening, butter or oil) to the liquid before adding it to the dough. Then finish the kneading, rising and baking process as the recipe instructs.

If bread is too dry after it's baked, it won't taste good and may even be difficult to eat being too hard to swallow. But don't throw it out! You can still use it for making other things, such as bread crumbs and croutons (seasoned or plain), or for making bread pudding.