Fresh Breadcrumbs Recipe
- 4 slices French or Italian bread, each 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick, torn into small pieces
- Baking sheet, lined with parchment paper
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Place bread on prepared baking sheet and toast in preheated oven for 5 minutes. Turn and continue to bake until very light brown and dried, 5 minutes more. Remove and let dry at room temperature for about 1 hour.
- In work bowl fitted with metal blade, process toasted bread pieces until fine crumbs. Freeze in a resealable plastic freezer bag for up to 3 months.
- Variation: Add 1 tsp (5 mL) Italian herb seasonings when processing for Italian breadcrumbs.
