Croutons
Transform your homemade bread into golden, crispy croutons with this simple recipe. Infused with Italian seasonings and garlic, these croutons are perfect for salads, soups, or as a crunchy topping for your favorite dishes. With a delightful crunch and aromatic flavors, they elevate any meal while being easy to prepare in a restaurant setting.
ingredients
- 10 Slices of bread cut into ¾ inch cubes - (8 cups)
- Olive Oil - 2/3 cups
- Basil Leaves - 1 teaspoon
- Dry Thyme Leaves - 1 teaspoon
- Dry Oregano Leaves - 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt - 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper (to taste) - to taste
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 375°F
- 2.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- 3.
Add the bread cubes to the bowl and gently toss until they are evenly coated with the oil and seasoning mixture.
- 4.
Spread the seasoned bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- 5.
Bake in the oven for 4 minutes
- 6.
Stir croutons around pan and to ensure they are not burnt on one side
- 7.
Bake in the oven for 3 more minutes. The croutons should be golden and crispy all the way through. No soft middle.
- 8.
Remove from the oven and let cool before serving or storing.
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