sourdough croutons
These crunchy and flavorful sourdough croutons are perfect for adding texture to salads, soups, or as a snack on their own. Made from stale sourdough bread, they are easy to prepare and can be seasoned to your taste.
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 oven
- 1 knife
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 4 cups stale sourdough bread, cubed About 8 ounces.
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs (such as thyme, oregano, or rosemary)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cubed sourdough bread with olive oil, garlic powder, dried herbs, salt, and black pepper. Toss well until the bread cubes are evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the croutons are golden brown and crisp. Shake the pan halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Remove the croutons from the oven and let them cool. They will continue to crisp up as they cool.
- Store the croutons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Notes
For added flavor, you can experiment with different seasonings such as paprika, Parmesan cheese, or crushed red pepper flakes.
Store the croutons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
These croutons can also be made in larger batches and frozen for future use.