Homemade Sourdough Croutons
What is a perfect way to elevate your salads and soups? Say goodbye to store-bought blandness and get ready to craft your own croutons at home! With just a handful of basic ingredients and a pinch of kitchen magic, you’ll discover that making these crunchy croutons is one of the easiest things you can do. Plus, it’s a clever way to rescue that extra bread that’s been languishing on your counter. So, let’s rise to the occasion and get those Homemade Sourdough Croutons on top of soups and salads where they belong!
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- 1 Large Baking Tray/ Sheet
- Baking Parchment or Aluminium Foil
Ingredients
- 400 g sourdough bread
- 60 ml olive oil
- 1½ teaspoon dried herbs
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180° C Fan. Line a large baking tray with either baking parchment or foil.
- Cut the sourdough into bite-sized cubes (include or exclude the crusts – we always keep the crusts on) and place bread cubes in a large bowl. Add the olive oil, salt, pepper and herbs to the bowl, and toss the bread until they are well covered.
- Spread them onto a prepared baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 15-20 minutes. Stir them once or twice halfway through cooking. Your croutons should be crunchy and golden brown when done!
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Notes
STORAGE: Croutons can be stored at room temperature, in an airtight container (like a Tupperware box or zip-top bag), for up to a week. It's important to ensure they are completely cool before sealing them in the container, as any residual warmth can make them turn soft.
Nutrition
Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 9gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 598mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 4mg
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