Can I make croutons at home?!
Answers:
Yes you can and here's how:
How To Make Homemade Croutons
What You Need:
bread
herbs
spices
olive oil
oven
airtight container
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F!. Mix your favorite fresh or dried herbs and spices with 1/4 cup olive oil!. Lightly brush flavored oil on both sides of bread slices!. Stack as many slices as you can cut at one time!. Cut into cubes the size of your choice!. Spread cubes in single layer on large baking sheet!. Bake until cubes are dry and crisp!. Time will depend on the size and thickness of cubes, about 45 minutes!. Let cool completely!. Store in an airtight container!. Use within one week or freeze up to 6 months!.
Tips:
Use low-fat dressing for a low-fat alternative to oil!.
Croutons can be ground up and used like bread crumbs!.
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How To Make Homemade Croutons
What You Need:
bread
herbs
spices
olive oil
oven
airtight container
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F!. Mix your favorite fresh or dried herbs and spices with 1/4 cup olive oil!. Lightly brush flavored oil on both sides of bread slices!. Stack as many slices as you can cut at one time!. Cut into cubes the size of your choice!. Spread cubes in single layer on large baking sheet!. Bake until cubes are dry and crisp!. Time will depend on the size and thickness of cubes, about 45 minutes!. Let cool completely!. Store in an airtight container!. Use within one week or freeze up to 6 months!.
Tips:
Use low-fat dressing for a low-fat alternative to oil!.
Croutons can be ground up and used like bread crumbs!.
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Try these - they are delicious!!
Parmesan & oregano croutons:
1 1/2 cs!. day old french bread, cut into small cubes
1/4 c!. olive oil
2 tbsps!. fresh oregano, finely chopped
1/4 c!. grated Parmesan cheese
salt to taste
Preheat oven to 375°F!. Toss cubed bread with olive oil!.
Bake until the croutons are a light golden brown!. As soon as the croutons are removed from the oven, toss with oregano, cheese and a little salt!.
Enjoy!!!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Parmesan & oregano croutons:
1 1/2 cs!. day old french bread, cut into small cubes
1/4 c!. olive oil
2 tbsps!. fresh oregano, finely chopped
1/4 c!. grated Parmesan cheese
salt to taste
Preheat oven to 375°F!. Toss cubed bread with olive oil!.
Bake until the croutons are a light golden brown!. As soon as the croutons are removed from the oven, toss with oregano, cheese and a little salt!.
Enjoy!!!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Garlic Croutons ---
INGREDIENTS
4 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
3 (3/4 inch thick) slices French bread, cut into cubes
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)!.
In a large saute pan, melt butter over medium heat!. Stir in garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute!. Add bread cubes, and toss to coat!. Spread on a baking sheet!.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until crisp and dry!. Check frequently to prevent burning!. Cool!.
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Italian Salad Croutons ---
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
5 slices white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, combine the butter, Italian seasoning and garlic powder!. Add bread cubes and toss to coat!. Arrange in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet!. Bake at 325 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
INGREDIENTS
4 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
3 (3/4 inch thick) slices French bread, cut into cubes
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)!.
In a large saute pan, melt butter over medium heat!. Stir in garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute!. Add bread cubes, and toss to coat!. Spread on a baking sheet!.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until crisp and dry!. Check frequently to prevent burning!. Cool!.
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Italian Salad Croutons ---
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
5 slices white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, combine the butter, Italian seasoning and garlic powder!. Add bread cubes and toss to coat!. Arrange in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet!. Bake at 325 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
yes you can make crotons at home what you do is take some bread and cut it up into little tiny peices and stike them into the oven until crunchyWww@FoodAQ@Com