Homemade Breadcrumbs
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Homemade Breadcrumbs
Description
Homemade Breadcrumbs are crafted by pulsing torn stale sourdough bread pieces in a food processor to desired crumb size, then toasting them on a baking sheet drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt. The toasting step ensures a crisp texture and enhanced flavor. Once toasted and warm, the breadcrumbs are tossed with grated Pecorino cheese and lemon zest to add savory and citrus notes. Optional seasonings like garlic powder, Italian seasoning, or red pepper flakes allow for customization of flavor.
These breadcrumbs offer a fresher, more customizable alternative to store-bought versions. They can be used as coatings for fried or baked foods, toppings for casseroles, or binding agents in patties and meatballs. Adjusting the pulse duration controls the crumb coarseness to fit various culinary uses.
Using stale bread is economical and reduces waste, while the addition of cheese and lemon zest introduces brightness and depth. The recipe recommends removing crusts for finer crumbs if desired and suggests how to toast evenly by tossing crumbs halfway through baking.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces sourdough bread torn into small pieces (2-3 cups, stale
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
Seasoned Breadcrumbs:
- ¼ cup pecorino cheese grated, or vegan Parmesan
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
Optional additional seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pulse the bread pieces in the food processor until crumbly. For fine breadcrumbs, pulse more, for coarse breadcrumbs, pulse less.
- Spread the crumbs on the baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt, and bake 10 to 18 minutes, tossing halfway, until golden brown and toasted.
- Combine the lemon zest and cheese at the bottom of a large bowl. Add the breadcrumbs as they come out of the oven and toss. Taste and add any additional seasonings you like.
Notes
- For finer breadcrumbs, remove the bread crusts before processing.
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Overall Rating
5
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