Homemade Croutons
This recipe is great and super simple! Just save the ends of your bread loaves. And you can make fresh, delicious croutons to add to salads and soups!
Ingredients:
day old French bread (approx. 1/2 loaf, I love using my homemade French bread!)
olive oil (approx. 1/4 cup oil per 1/2 loaf)
salt & pepper to taste
Optional: seasonings of your choice - I like Italian so I do some parmesan cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning (basil, oregano, thyme)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350*F. Using a bread knife, cut the bread into 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch cubes. Make your cuts as similar as possible to help them bake evenly. In a large bowl, toss bread cubes with enough olive oil to lightly coat. Add the salt, pepper and your seasonings. Once cubes are evenly and lightly coated, pour bread onto a baking pan lined with aluminum foil. Bake bread in oven for 20-30 minutes until bread is golden and very crunchy. Toss cubes several times during baking. Store in a plastic container or bag for up to two weeks unrefrigerated.
By: A Sweet Pea Chef
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