Croutons
Croutons
Croutons are simple to make and wonderful with homemade soup or simply as a snack at lunchtime with some cold meats and salad. If a loaf of bread at home gets squashed at the bottom of the shopping bag or is beginning to go stale, then I’ll often make croutons and store them ready for a meal later that week.
Makes as many as you like!
Ingredients:
Bread
Oil
Herbs and spices of your choice
Method:
Preheat the oven to 180°C / 160° Fan / 350°F / Gas Mark 4.
Lightly grease or line several baking sheets.
Cut the bread up into squares. I like chunky croutons so normally cut about 2 cm square.
Place them onto the baking sheet and sprinkle a tablespoon or two of oil over the bread.
Toss the bread with your hands so they are lightly coated in oil.
Sprinkle the herbs or spices across the bread and toss again.
Place in the oven until crispy and golden (10 to 15 minutes).
I check the croutons every 5 minutes and move them on the baking sheet so they are golden all over.
Remove from oven and when they are cool store them in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Additional Notes:
Prefer spicy croutons? Simply add chilli or paprika. Homemade croutons are perfect because you can make them just how you like them.
In need of breadcrumbs? Just use a rolling pin or food processor to break them up into breadcrumbs.
Made too many? Simple place them in the freezer to use at a later date.
Equipment Used:
Mixing bowl
Spoon
Baking sheet
Airtight storage container
