Showing posts with label croutons. Show all posts
Showing posts with label croutons. Show all posts

November 16, 2010

Easy Croutons


Who knew croutons were so easy to make? Ok, you probably did, and in the back of my mind I acknowledged this fact on some level. It's just so easy to pick up a small bag of over priced and rock hard croutons at the store. Never again. Especially since croutons are fantastic on soups and salads, and a great way to turn that baseball bat of a baguette into something delicious.

What's in it
4-5 C stale or fresh bread of any sorts, cubed (or baguette thinly sliced)
2 T olive oil (high quality, and flavored if you wish)
2 T butter
1 clove garlic, minced
italian spices, or any spices (dill, thyme, curry...)

How it's made
Pre heat oven to 400 degrees.
Put butter, oil, garlic and spices in a microwave proof bowl and microwave 30 seconds to melt butter (or use a stove and pot). Stir to combine. Toss cubed bread in mixture, to coat.

Spread bread onto a baking sheet, and bake for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown.

Enjoy on top of soups or salads!