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Homemade Croutons

this is a great way to use some old bread that you have that isn't quite going mouldy but no one actually really wants to eat it anymore either, no waste here!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • 1 bread knife
  • 1 baking tray

Ingredients
  

  • leftover bread
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 tsp dill
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • pre heat oven to 350℉
  • using a bread knife, carefully cut bread into cubes the size you would like your croutons to be.
  • add them to a large bowl
  • drizzle bread cubes with olive oil and gently toss
  • if there are too many dry pieces left add a bit more oil and toss, do not let your bread soak in the oil you only want the outside of each cube lightly coated.
  • add the seasoning with a light touch, do not just simply dump it all in one spot as that will leave you with a large clump of flavour and the rest will be naked.
  • add seasonings I have suggested or use your imagination and make croutons with your own flavour combinations.
  • toss everything in the bowl until all cubes of bread is coated adding more if needed
  • line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone mat
  • spread the bread crumbs evenly on the baking tray giving them room to toast all around each cube.
  • bake in the oven for 7-10 min or until golden brown and crispy
  • allow to cool before using on your soups or salads
Keyword bread, coutons, leftovers