Homemade Croutons For Soups And Salads

Croutons are probably most recognized as a garnish on a Caesar salad.Croutons are pieces of bread that have been toasted, either in a frying pan or the oven, until they are crisp and golden brown. They can be tossed into green salads, sprinkled on top of soups and casseroles, crushed over cooked vegetables such as asparagus or broccoli, and used as the base for stuffings or savory bread pudding.

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How To Make Croutons for Soups & Salads:

Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Serves: 4 to 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Course:Frozen treats,Savoury
Category: Vegetarian Recipe
Level of cooking: Easy
Taste: Crisp

Ingredients:

5 cups of Bread  ( Bread Options given below ):

French Bread
Italian Bread – make softer, crumbly croutons
Garlic Bread
Pumpernickel
Sourdough
English Muffin Bread
1 tbsp of Olive oil
2 tbsp Butter
Sea Salt to tate
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tbsp red pepper flakes

You can Buy ingredients and tools here by clicking on link.

Tools:

Butter knife

Classic Essentials Stainless Steel Butter Knife Set, 4-Pieces, Silver
Pan

Prestige Omega Deluxe Induction Base Non-Stick Kitchen Set, 3-Piece, Extra Thickness (2.8mm) for improved cooking

Or

Oven

Panasonic NB-H3200S 32-Litre Oven Toaster Grill (Silver)

Bread knife


Cartini Bread Knife,Stainless Steel 420 ,Black

Baking sheet


Baking Mat - Reusable Non-stick Silicone Baking Sheet For Bake Pans & Rolling - Rolling, Macaron, Pastry, Cookie, Bun , Bread Making - Silicone Mat, Oven Sheet Liner, Fondant Rolling Mat, Cookie Mat, Pastry Mat, Cake Mat.

Preparation:

Cut or tear bread into cubes. and place in a large bowl. Drizzle cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Mix well.

Method:

Making Croutons in a Oven :

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.Spread seasoned bread onto a sheet tray and bake for about 15 minutes.Bake until crispy.Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.You can use These crotons for making below recipes or use your own creativity.

Scrambled Eggs:

Stirring croutons right into soft, creamy scrambled eggs eliminates the need for a side of toast.

Tomato Soup:

Buttery croutons give creamy tomato soup some delicious texture.

Roasted Halibut:

Fish is often topped with crunchy bread crumbs, but croutons make the dish much more satisfying.

Polenta:

For a rich and comforting dish, lace creamy polenta with melted cheese and crispy croutons.

Stuffed Tomatoes:

These tomatoes are almost like inverted tuna sandwiches. They’re stuffed with creamy tuna with zippy capers, mellow cannellini beans and crunchy croutons.

Making Croutons in a Frying Pan:

over medium high heat, toss the bread cubes until they are golden brown and crispy. You’ll want to keep them moving in the pan and keep an eye on them to prevent them from burning.

Tips:

To make garlic bread:

Follow the same process but add garlic powder or pressed garlic pisces and bake it.

To make clove bread:

Follow the same process but add clove powder or pressed cloves and bake it.

Nutritional values of Homemade Croutons:

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To buy Some books for making different breads:

French Bread Recipe Book


French Bread: 15 Tasty French Bread Recipes (Baking, Toast, Cooking, Buns)

Italian Bread Recipe Book

The Italian Baker, Revised: The Classic Tastes of the Italian Countryside--Its Breads, Pizza, Focaccia, Cakes, Pastries, and Cookies

Mestemacher, Pumpernickel with Whole Kernels, 17.6 oz

English Muffin Bread


English Muffin Bread (iCook! Book 1)

Sourdough


ABF Sourdough - Fresh Bagels, 3 Pieces Pouch