Croutons Toasted French Bread Slices Food

FRENCH BREAD CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degree. Make sure oven rack is in the middle or top position in oven so that croutons do not burn.
• Cut bread into 1/2" cubes. In a clean, dry plastic grocery bag place the bread cubes, oil, garlic powder, onion powder and Italian seasoning, if using.
• Tie bag in loose knot; shake bag to distribute ingredients well. Arrange the bread cubes singly on an aluminum baking sheet.
• Bake the cubes for approximately 12 minutes or until golden brown. Turn the baking sheet and stir the bread cubes after 6 minutes so that they bake evenly.
• Once the croutons are browned, stir them one more time, turn off the oven but leave the baking sheet with croutons in the oven.
• Keep croutons in oven until they are at room temperature then transfer to airtight container.
• Other herb choices: lemon pepper, dillweed, Cavender's Greek seasoning, etc.

GARLIC CROUTON SLICES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Stir olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper together in a large mixing bowl; add bread slices and toss to coat. Arrange bread onto prepared baking sheet.
• Bake until crispy and no longer soft, about 8 minutes.

CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Remove crusts from stale bread slices. Brush bread on both sides with melted butter. Cut bread slices up into small cubes. Sprinkle with garlic salt (if desired). Arrange cubes on an ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes or until browned. Let cool. Store croutons in a covered container or plastic bag. Serve in soups or salads.

CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200.
• Place cubed bread in big mixing bowl.
• Melt butter in small sauce pan. Add olive oil, stir, remove from heat.
• Add in all the spices, salt and pepper.
• Drizzle half over bread, toss to coat. Add second half to desired amout of flavor(for stronger flavor add all, for light flavor only use half), toss again to coat well.
• Spread evenly in single layer on an ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake for a about 2 hours to get all the moisture out.
• Turn oven up to 300 let cook for 15 minute and mix them up and cook for about 15 min longer or until nice and toasted. Cool on paper towel then store in an airtight container.

CROUTONS (TOASTED FRENCH BREAD SLICES)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
• Rub the crust of the bread all over and generously with the garlic clove. Cut the bread crosswise into 28 slices of equal width. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet. Brush each slice with butter.
• Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake six minutes or until the slices are nicely toasted.

HOMEMADE CROUTONS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Rub the whole garlic clove over both sides of the sourdough. Tear it into rough chunks and toss with the oil, a good pinch of salt and the seeds.
• Spread out on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 mins until golden and crisp. Mix with the chopped parsley. Sprinkle on soup or a salad for added crunch.

FRENCH ONION SOUP WITH CROUTONS

Steps:

• Slice onions finely, sautee in butter until tender.
• Add water, boullion cubes, and Kitchen Bouquet.
• Simmer 20 minutes, add croutons and serve.
• To make croutons: Toast bread slices under broiler.
• Spread with butter, salt, pepper, garlic, paprika and Parmesan cheese.
• Dice.

PLAIN TOASTED CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove the crusts from the bread and slice into 1/2-inch strips and then the strips into 1/2-inch cubes, to make 4 cups. Spread the cubes in a single layer on a cookie sheet and set in the oven for about 10 minutes, turning once or twice, until lightly toasted on all sides. Spread the cubes on a tray to cool before using or freezing.

HOMEMADE CROUTONS

Steps:

• Cut any mold off of the bread. You can cut the crust off of the bread if you like but it is not mandatory.
• Cut bread into bite sized cubed pieces.
• Place cubes in a large plastic storage bag or large bowl. Drizzle olive oil all over the cubes. Add spices and shake bag or mix with hands.
• Place on a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 300°F for 20-30 minutes until dry and golden brown. Don't let them brown too much or they will be hard.
• Cool thoroughly. Store in a plastic bag or air tight container at room temperature.