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Croutons

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Published on March 23, 2011

Yield

Serves 4 to 6 (Makes about 1 1/2 cups)

Croutons

Ingredients

3 large slices high-quality white sandwich bread, crusts removed, cut into ½-inch cubes (about 1 ½ cups)1 ½ tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees. Place bread cubes in medium bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Toss well with rubber spatula to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Spread croutons in single layer on rimmed baking sheet or in shallow baking dish. Bake croutons, turning them over halfway through cooking time, until golden brown and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. After cooling, croutons can be stored in airtight container or plastic bag for up to 3 days.
Croutons

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Yield

Serves 4 to 6 (Makes about 1 1/2 cups)

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees. Place bread cubes in medium bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Toss well with rubber spatula to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Spread croutons in single layer on rimmed baking sheet or in shallow baking dish. Bake croutons, turning them over halfway through cooking time, until golden brown and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. After cooling, croutons can be stored in airtight container or plastic bag for up to 3 days.
  3. 3.Enjoy!
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