Breadcrumbs from scratch
Breadcrumbs are a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, from adding texture to a dish, like topping macaroni and cheese, to creating crispy snacks like mozzarella sticks, and much more.
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
Ingredients
- stale bread
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Cut the bread into small pieces and place them in a food processor or blender.
- Pulse the bread until it turns into coarse crumbs.
- Spread the breadcrumbs in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are dry and lightly toasted. Stir the breadcrumbs every 5 minutes to ensure even toasting.
- Let the breadcrumbs cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
Notes
Alternatively, you can cut the bread into small pieces and toast them in the oven first. Then, when they cool, you can pulse them into crumbs in a food processor or blender.