Homemade croutons
Homemade croutons - very easy and quick to make. Never throw away stale bread again!
Ingredients
- 200 g stale bread cut into cube-shaped chunks about 1-2 cm across
- 4 tbsps olive oil extra virgin is best
- sea salt generous pinch
- black pepper generous pinch
Instructions
- heat your oven to gas mark 4 (180C / 350F)
- place the bread pieces on a baking tray
- drizzle with olive oil, and season
- toss the bread until it's well-coated with the oil and seasoning. It's bit messy, but for best result, get stuck in and use your hands!
- cook the croutons for 20 - 25 minutes, until the croutons are crisp, brown and evenly cooked
- either serve them straight away with soup or other hot dishes, or let them cool to use in salads or to eat as a tasty snack. Homemade croutons will keep in the fridge for several days and you can easily reheat them in the oven if required