Homemade Breadcrumbs
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Homemade Breadcrumbs
Description
This Homemade Breadcrumbs recipe starts by slicing bread into roughly one-inch cubes, which are then ground in a food processor to the desired crumb size. The crumbs are spread in a single layer on baking sheets and dried at 300°F in the oven with an intermediate tossing to ensure even crisping. After baking, the crumbs can be pulsed again to produce finer breadcrumbs if desired.
For added flavor, an Italian seasoning blend made from kosher salt, garlic and onion powders, Italian seasoning, and oregano may be mixed into the dried crumbs. The seasoning ratio is about 1.5 teaspoons per cup of breadcrumbs.
Once cooled, the breadcrumbs can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a month, or frozen for up to three months. Alternative methods to produce crumbs without a food processor are described, including crushing dried bread cubes in a bag with a rolling pin or grating frozen bread.
Ingredients
- 4 cups bread cut into cubes
Italian Seasoning (Optional)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
- Slice the bread into 1-inch cubes to create 4 cups.
- Place in a food processor and grind into finer crumbs. (See notes for food processor alternatives)
- Arrange in a single, even layer on 1-2 baking sheets.
- Bake for 10 minutes, toss, bake for 5 more minutes.
- If desired, place back in the food process and grind it into finer crumbs.
- Add Italian seasonings after baking if desired, 1.5 teaspoons of seasoning for every cup. See notes for seasoning recipe.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a month, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- If you don't have a food processor, bake cubed bread until firm, cool, then crush them in a sealed bag with a rolling pin or large spoon to form crumbs.
- Alternatively, freeze bread and grate it using a cheese grater to make small bread pieces.
- The Italian seasoning recipe provided is intended for 2 cups of breadcrumbs; adjust accordingly for different quantities.
- Store homemade breadcrumbs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1454mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 102mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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