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Ingredients

• 1 loaf Bread (day‑old sourdough or any crusty bread, cut into ½‑inch cubes)
• 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (for coating the bread cubes)
• 1 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
• ½ tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground if possible)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 375°F (190°C) and let it fully preheat while you prepare the bread.

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   Temperature: 375°F

2. Cube the Bread

   Using a chef's knife, cut the loaf into roughly ½‑inch cubes on a cutting board.

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3. Season and Oil

   Place the bread cubes in a mixing bowl, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle salt and pepper, then toss gently until evenly coated.

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4. Arrange on Baking Sheet

   Spread the seasoned cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet, leaving a little space between pieces.

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5. Bake Croutons

   Bake for 10‑20 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the cubes are golden brown and crisp.

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   Temperature: 375°F

6. Cool

   Remove the sheet from the oven, let the croutons cool completely on the sheet; they will continue to crisp as they cool.

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7. Process into Breadcrumbs

   Transfer the cooled croutons to a food processor (or mortar and pestle) and pulse until you reach the desired breadcrumb texture—coarse for toppings, fine for breading.

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8. Store

   Store the finished breadcrumbs in an airtight container. Keep a portion for immediate use as croutons and the rest for later recipes.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

150

Protein

3g

Carbohydrates

20g

Fat

5g

Fiber

1g