How to Make Breadcrumbs

Name: How to Make Breadcrumbs
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients: 8 lices bread

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Learn how to make breadcrumbs at home. It couldn't be easier! Make plain, seasoned or whole wheat breadcrumbs to use in recipes.

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Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
Cut the crusts off the bread, if desired. If you prefer more variation in color for your breadcrumbs, leave on the crusts.
Arrange the bread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Once the bread is dry and barely starting to brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
NOTE: If your bread has been sitting around for a couple of days, it will likely not be necessary to dry it in the oven.
Break the bread into 1 to 2 inch pieces and place in the bowl of a food processor. You may need to do this in two batches.
Pulse until the breadcrumbs reach the desired consistency. I like my breadcrumbs to have a mixture of pebble-sized pieces as well as finely ground crumbs, but use whatever consistency suits your needs the best.

The breadcrumbs will stay fresh in the pantry for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 6 months, provided they are packaged in an airtight container or heavy-duty freezer bags.
See the post above for seasoned breadcrumb ideas.