How to Make Homemade Croutons (simple, easy recipe)
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 300 g stale white bread whole wheat works too
- 3 tablespoons oil neutral oil for versatility, olive oil for Mediterranean flair
- 1-2 teaspoons herbed sea salt start with 1 tsp, adjust to taste, alternatively 1 teaspoon each of salt and your favorite seasoning (e.g. Italian, plain garlic, chili, nutritional yeast for a cheese flavor)
Instructions
- For oven-baked croutons, preheat to 180°C (360°F) with top/bottom heat and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Chop your bread into bite-sized crouton cubes.Smaller cubes are ideal for sprinkling over salads or creamy soups, while larger ones are perfect for a chunky snacking experience. You're the crouton maestro, so conduct your chopping symphony accordingly!
- Drizzle the bread cubes with oil. This crucial step ensures the seasonings cling to your crouton creations.
- Sprinkle the crouton cubes with a ready-made herbed sea salt, or use 1 teaspoon each of salt and your favorite seasoning.
- Fry/bake the croutons.In a pan: Fry the croutons for a couple of minutes, stirring frequently, until the desired crispness is reached.In an air-fryer: Bake the croutons at 160°C (320°F) for about 10 minutes, stirring half-way through baking.In the oven: Spread the bread cubes evenly on the lined baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes in the preheated oven until they turn golden-brown. Watch closely towards the end as the croutons can darken quickly.