Homemade Croutons

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.

Ingredients
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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.

Homemade Croutons - Step 1
Step 2

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

Homemade Croutons - Step 2
Step 3

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

Homemade Croutons - Step 3
Step 4

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

Homemade Croutons - Step 4
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.

Homemade Croutons - Step 5
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.

Homemade Croutons - Step 6
Quantity: 200 g ()
Prep time:
10 min
Difficulty: easy
Ready in: 10 min