Croutons

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Title: Croutons
Categories: Breads, Breadmakers
Yield: 1 Batch

Bread, Leftover slightly
-stale, crusts trimmed and
-cut into 3/4" slices
Olive oil, garlic oil, chili
-oil or another flavored oil
-of your choice
Salt
Pepper
Other seasonings of choice

On the stove: Use a long serrated knife to cut the bread into 3/4 x 3/4
inch cubes. In a large skillet or frying pan, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium
heat. Add enough bread cubes to cover the bottom-don't crowd them. Toss
them around in the hot oil, using a slotted spoon to turn them so that all
sides cook. When they are brown and crisp, about 10 minutes, use the spoon
to transfer them to a paper towel-lined tray or baking sheet. Add more oil,
and when it is hot, proceed as above until all cubes are cooked. Season
with salt and pepper and spices of your choice. In the oven: Dribble 1/3
cup oil on the bottom of a shallow roasting pan. Add the bread cubes and
toss well. Bake in a 450ø oven until well browned and crisp. Use a slotted
spoon to turn the cubes several times. Cook approximately 15 minutes and
then drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper and spices of your
choice.

Typed by Roberta Thompson Source: Bread Machine Baking/Perfect Every Time
by Lora Brody and Millie Apter

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