Homemade Croutons

Elena Butuc

Discover how to elevate your meals with our easy-to-follow Homemade Croutons recipe. Perfect for adding a crunchy texture to soups, salads, or simply enjoying as a savory snack with a refreshing drink, these croutons are a versatile kitchen staple.

By utilizing leftover bread, this recipe not only enhances your dishes but also promotes a sustainable cooking approach.

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Ingredients

Metric US

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White bread

200 g

feel free to use any type of bread. For this recipe, I opted for wholemeal homemade bread

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Olive oil

3 tbsp

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Salt

0.5 tsp

adjust to taste

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Garlic powder

1 tsp

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Oregano

0.5 tsp

Step by step

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F), with ventilation if available.

Cut the bread into small cubes and arrange them on an oven tray.

Step 2

Drizzle the olive oil over the bread cubes, then evenly sprinkle the salt, garlic powder, and oregano.

Step 3

Thoroughly mix the bread cubes with your hands or a spatula, ensuring each piece is well-coated with oil and spices.

Step 4

Transfer the tray to the oven. The key to perfect croutons is vigilance; they bake quickly.

Step 5

Monitor the croutons closely, stirring once or twice, until they achieve a light golden brown.

Remember, they can go from perfectly crisp to burnt in a moment.

Step 6

Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. These croutons are fantastic in soups, atop salads, or as a crunchy addition to any dish.

Enjoy your deliciously crunchy homemade croutons, a simple yet impactful addition to your culinary creations.