Herbed Croutons
PREP TIME
5
COOK TIME
10
REST TIME
10
TOTAL TIME
25
CATEGORY
Snackery
SERVINGS
4
EQUIPMENT
Bread knife
Mixing bowl
Knife
Brush
Baking tray
Oven
Herbed Croutons
What a bummer when you have too many loaf bums or stale bread loitering in the fridge. Let's put them to good use by making tasty croutons.
Croutons are an excellent way to use up any leftover bread. Homemade ones are far better than store-bought ones. Furthermore, we can make it however way we like. Control is in our hands. Add in your own choice of seasoning or twist and tailor it into a unique, fun, and delicious snack to nibble on. Take a look at the Q & A section towards the end of the post for variation ideas.
PREP TIME
5
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COOK TIME
10
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REST TIME
10
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TOTAL TIME
25
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CATEGORY
SERVINGS
Snackery
4
EQUIPMENT
Bread knife
Mixing bowl
Knife
Brush
Baking tray
Oven
INGREDIENTS
4 Large slices of stale bread
2 tbsp Oil
1 tbsp Finely chopped parsley
1 tsp Salt (adjust as per taste)
1/4 tsp Crushed black pepper (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Cut bread into 2cm cubes. It is important to make all the pieces the same size for even cooking. Spread cut bread pieces on the baking tray in a single layer, with no overlapping.
To prepare herb oil, pour oil in a bowl. Add finely chop parsley, salt and black pepper. Mix well until salt dissolves.
Brush bread pieces with herb oil evenly. Alternatively, you can rub oil on bread using your hands but be delicate. Do not squeeze them or else you will end up with dense croutons.
Spread it in a single layer without overlapping.
Place the tray in a preheated oven at 180°C for 10 minutes.
Allow the croutons to cool completely.
Store it in an airtight container in pantry.
NOTES
Check my post for other options and details.
Oil amount can be increased or decreased as per your choice. No oil will give less browning to croutons.
Do not squash bread by pressing knife into it while cutting it. This destroys the porous texture of the bread. Instead cut bread by saw motion (to-and-fro motions).
Baking time will increase or decrease if you decide to make bigger or smaller crouton sizes.
Refer to the post for all the making photos and additional recipe tips.
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