Crunchy bread

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5

45 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    104 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Crunchy bread

Crunchy bread uses leftover or day-old bread cut into sticks, seasoned with olive oil, coarse salt, black pepper, and herbs like rosemary, oregano, and mint, then baked at 200°C until crisp. This preparation yields a crunchy snack or accompaniment with a flavorful herbal seasoning, suitable for pairing with soups or as a simple treat.

Description

This recipe transforms any type of older bread into crunchy sticks by cutting it into uniform shapes, enhancing their surface area for crisping. The bread sticks are seasoned with a generous coating of extra virgin olive oil, coarse salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a combination of herbs including rosemary, oregano, and mint, which impart an aromatic and savory profile. Baking at 200 degrees Celsius for about 10 minutes and finishing under the grill crisps the bread thoroughly, creating a texture ideal for dipping or adding contrast to softer dishes.

These crunchy bread sticks complement soups or salads by providing a textured contrast and herbaceous flavor notes. The simplicity of the seasoning allows the bread's flavor to remain prominent, enhanced by the chosen herbs.

The recipe offers an excellent way to reduce waste by using bread that might otherwise be stale, turning it into a tasty, crunchy snack. Adjust herb quantities according to personal taste preferences.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • bread any kind, old
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • salt coarse
  • black pepper
  • herbs rosemary, oregano, mint

Instructions

  1.  Cut the bread into sticks
  2. Put them in the baking tra
  3. Season with the herbs you like best. I used rosemary, oregano and mint.
  4. Finish with coarse salt, black pepper and lots of olive oil.
  5. Put in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes.
  6. The last minutes you can finish them in grill
  7. Crunchy bread is ready for your soup!
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