How to Make Homemade Croutons
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Homemade croutons are the ultimate way to elevate any salad or soup with their irresistible crunch and rich flavor. In just 15 minutes of prep, you can transform stale bread into golden, crispy bites infused with herbs, garlic, or your favorite seasonings.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 24 minutes mins
Total Time 39 minutes mins
- 1 lb stale bread 450 g
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
Cut the stale bread into cubes, roughly about 1 inch in size. You should yield about 8 cups of cubed bread.
In a large bowl toss the bread with oil, garlic, salt and pepper and mix until evenly coated.
Scatter croutons evenly on a large baking tray.
Bake at 325℉ (160℃) for roughly 22-24 minutes, stirring half way to ensure even browning.
Bake until crouton are lightly golden, but dry.
Once the croutons have cooled put into air tight containers and store at room temperature for up to 6 weeks.
Enjoy in soups, salad and even as a snack.
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