I also read somewhere, that you could lay bread slices on a cookie
sheet, in a cold oven overnight and just let the bread dry out that way.
Here's something else I found that I had.
Homemade Croutons
4 cups 1/2-inch chunks stale bread
4 tablespoons butter, melted (see Option)
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Place the bread chunks in a medium bowl.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.
Lightly toss the bread chunks with the butter mixture then place on a large
rimmed baking sheet.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned and crunchy throughout.
Let cool then store in an airtight container until ready to use.
OPTION: If you'd prefer, you can use 4 tablespoons olive oil in place of the
butter.
Recipe makes 4 cups.
All-Purpose Croutons
Ingredients
a.. 2 hamburger or hot dog buns
b.. 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
c.. kosher salt
d.. 2 teaspoons dried herbs (such as oregano, thyme, basil, or an Italian
herb mix)
Directions
1.. Heat oven to 375° F.
2.. Cut the buns into 1-inch pieces and place on a baking sheet lined with
parchment paper or aluminum foil.
3.. Drizzle with the butter, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the
herbs, and toss. Bake, turning once, until crisp and golden, about 15
minutes.
4.. Transfer the sheet of parchment or foil and croutons off the pan to a
counter to cool. (You can store the croutons in a resealable plastic bag in
the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.)
Serves 4.
Later.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Helen Whitehead" <[email protected]>
To: "cooking-in-the-dark" <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, November 26, 2010 8:27 AM
Subject: [CnD] Making Breadcrumbs
Oven Dried Bread
Elizabeth Yetter
Making your own homemade crumbs is inexpensive and thrifty. Not only do
you save yourself money by not having to buy store crumbs, you also stop
wasting
good pieces of leftover bread. To dry leftover bread slices and ends for
making crumbs, preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Next, lay out bread slices
on a
baking or cookie sheet. Place in oven.
Turn the bread slices every 10 to 15 minutes to prevent burning. When the
bread slices are dry, remove from oven and set aside to cool.
More Bread Baking Quick Tips
Rolling Pin Crumbs
Years ago, the way to make crumbs was to put dried bread, crackers, or
even breakfast cereal in a clean paper or plastic bag and then manually
use the rolling
pin. This is still a favorite method for many of us because it cuts down
having to clean a food processor or blender.
To make bread crumbs using this method, break the dried bread into chunks
with your hands. Place the chunks of bread in a plastic bag. Flatten the
bag
to remove excess air and seal shut. Use a rolling pin to roll over the
dried bread. The longer you roll, the finer the bread crumbs.
When finished, store the bread crumbs in a plastic container until you are
ready to use them.
More Bread Baking Quick Tips
Freezing Leftover Bread
Elizabeth Yetter
As a bread baker you will quickly discover that there is often leftover
slices of bread, bread crusts, or bread ends. Instead of feeding these
bits to the
birds, freeze them for later use.
To freeze the leftover bread, simply keep a "leftovers" bag in your
freezer. As you come across leftover bread ends or even slices, simply put
the unused,
leftover bread in the freezer bag.
When you have filled the bag with leftovers, pull it out, and begin drying
the bread to make bread crumbs.
Later.
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