Croutons are everyone's favourite salad item. They are so easy and economical to make at home so grab a sourdough loaf and go!
Croutons are so much fun! But the store-bought bags are expensive and not the best ingredients, plus they seem super expensive. However, if you're regularly using my Soft Sourdough Recipe you might find yourself with extra bread around. Croutons are the answer!
Our ultimate go-to salad is Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing, and croutons are a must! If you want to switch things up, try Ranch Dressing Mix on your croutons.
Need homemade bread crumbs? Blitz your baked and cooled croutons in the food processor and you're all set.
Key Ingredients
Bread - Grab your sourdough loaf that's been set out a few days. You can either do this on purpose or somehow just forget you have bread! For a rustic look, tear your bread instead of slicing.
Olive Oil - This is a great neutral oil for toasting up croutons. You can also use avocado or sunflower.
Seasoning - Salt, pepper, and garlic give you a nice option to go with any type of soup or salad.
How to Make Homemade Croutons
***See recipe card below for precise measurements and instructions.***
Step 1: Slice and dice your bread into bite-sized cubes.
Step 2: Toss with oil and seasoning until well coated.
Step 3: Spread in a single layer on a lined baking sheet.
Step 4: Bake until toasted, then cool completely before using.
FAQs
They aren't just for salad! I like them on thicker, creamy soups such as Creamy Butternut Squash Soup. Try making a chicken tortilla soup and tossing the croutons in Homemade Taco Seasoning before baking.
Stale bread just seems to toast up better, in my opinion. If your bread isn't quite stale, you can slice it into ½-inch slices and lay out in the open air for a few hours. Then dice and proceed.
A microplane zester is awesome at this. But you also don't need any special equipment like this. I bet more kitchens are likely to have a box grater for cheese. Use the smallest size on this to quickly and easily grate your garlic.
Photos by Dante from Shire by the Sea
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Sourdough Croutons
Ingredients
- 1 loaf stale sourdough bread
- ¼ - ½ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 - 2 cloves grated garlic or 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the sourdough bread into ¼ to ½-inch cubes and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle oil, sprinkle salt, pepper, and minced garlic or powder over bread pieces and mix thoroughly with hands. Add a bit more oil if bread is not fully coated.
- Add to prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Place in oven for 8-10 minutes, rotating halfway.
- Take out of oven and allow to cool completely.
- Serve with salad, soup, or munch on as snacks.
Notes
- Store in a sealed container for several weeks. You can give a quick refresh in the oven and cool again before using if they seem soft.
- Switch up the seasoning as you wish.
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