Homemade Breadcrumbs
Why buy bread crumbs that come loaded with phosphates and sodium when you can make your own? Follow this recipe and you will see just how easy it is!
Serving size
¼ cup
Makes
5 servings (1 ¼ cup breadcrumbs or 1 ounce)
Cook time: 15min
Total: 20min
Ingredients
4 ounces stale or dried bread, cut/torn into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (no salt; typically basil, marjoram, oregano, rosemary, sage and thyme)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Special Equipment:
Blender or Food Processor
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor.
- Cover and pulse until coarse crumbs form, about 2 minutes.
- Spread the seasoned crumbs evenly on a baking sheet.
- Bake until the crumbs just begin to brown and are crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Cool the crumbs.
- Transfer to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
- Enjoy your homemade staple!