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Esay Homemade Croutons

By Marian Blazes, About.com

Croutons

Marian Blazes
Any leftover stale bread can be recycled into delicious croutons. Even the South American breads made with manioc flour rather regular wheat flour, which have a slightly gooey texture when fresh, can be made into crispy croutons once they become hard and stale. Cheese breads make tasty croutons, and I especially love croutons made from aniseed breads.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups of stale bread cubes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • paprika (optional)
Preparation:

  1. Melt the butter in a skillet with the olive oil.

  2. Add the cubes of bread and sauté, turning frequently with a spatula, until bread cubes are golden brown.

  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir well. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.

  4. Remove from heat and spread croutons onto a plate lined with paper towels. Let cool.

  5. Store in an airtight container. Reheat for a couple of minutes in a 350 degree oven to restore crispness.

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