16 Stale Bread Recipes Homemade Croutons

HOMEMADE CROUTONS

Steps:

• Cut any mold off of the bread. You can cut the crust off of the bread if you like but it is not mandatory.
• Cut bread into bite sized cubed pieces.
• Place cubes in a large plastic storage bag or large bowl. Drizzle olive oil all over the cubes. Add spices and shake bag or mix with hands.
• Place on a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 300°F for 20-30 minutes until dry and golden brown. Don't let them brown too much or they will be hard.
• Cool thoroughly. Store in a plastic bag or air tight container at room temperature.

BEST CROUTONS EVER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Melt butter in a pot over medium heat.
• Cut each bread slice into 16 cubes; add bread cubes and garlic powder to melted butter. Stir to coat. Transfer coated bread cubes to the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until crispy, 8 to 10 minutes.

16+ STALE BREAD RECIPES (+HOMEMADE CROUTONS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Lay the bread cubes onto a baking sheet and drizzle them with olive oil.
• Season with all of the seasonings, tossing gently until they're evenly coated.
• Bake for 15 minutes or until crispy and golden.

CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Remove crusts from stale bread slices. Brush bread on both sides with melted butter. Cut bread slices up into small cubes. Sprinkle with garlic salt (if desired). Arrange cubes on an ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes or until browned. Let cool. Store croutons in a covered container or plastic bag. Serve in soups or salads.

SOURDOUGH CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• Combine melted butter, Italian seasoning, olive oil, and kosher salt in a large bowl; add bread cubes and toss to coat. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the bread cubes; toss to coat. Spread onto a baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

HOMEMADE CROUTONS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Rub the whole garlic clove over both sides of the sourdough. Tear it into rough chunks and toss with the oil, a good pinch of salt and the seeds.
• Spread out on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 mins until golden and crisp. Mix with the chopped parsley. Sprinkle on soup or a salad for added crunch.