Once you give these homemade croutons a taste, we’re sure you’ll be putting them on everything, or just eating them right off the baking sheet. Let us show you how it’s done!
How to Make Croutons
The first step is to choose your bread. Any type of savory bread will work, including sourdough, sandwich bread, and gluten-free, too! We tested all three and found sourdough had the best texture and flavor and sandwich bread created the most classic “crunchy” croutons. To begin, cut the bread into cubes, creating maximum surface area for crispiness and flavor. Then toss the bread with your choice of oil (avocado or olive oil). While avocado oil produces a more neutral flavor, you can’t go wrong with either one! For a classic crouton taste, season the cubed bread with salt and pepper, plus garlic powder and dried Italian herbs (basil + oregano). You can also play around with the spices so they go with a specific dish you’re making! After baking for a quick 8-12 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, crispy, golden brown croutons await! We hope you LOVE these garlicky homemade croutons! They’re:CrunchySavoryVersatileClassicQuick & easy& SO much better than store-bought! Enjoy them on soups and salads, including our Easy 1-Pot Tomato Soup (Vegan), Rosemary Roasted Root Vegetable Panzanella, Creamy Chipotle Tomato Soup (1 Pot!), and Heirloom Tomato Panzanella Salad.
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