Steps
How to make Breadcrumbs. With a few pantry ingredients and your oven, you’ll have better-than-store-bought crumbs in no time—customisable for any dish.
Ingredients
- 1
4–6 slices stale bread
- 2
½ tsp salt
- 3
½ tsp garlic powder or onion powder (optional)
- 4
1 tsp dried herbs (oregano, basil, thyme, or parsley) (optional)
- 5
1–2 tbsp olive oil
Method
- 1
Preheat your oven to 150°C fan forced (170°C). Line an oven tray with baking paper.
- 2
For extra taste, mix in optional seasonings and olive oil. Toss lightly and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- 3
Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on the tray. Bake for 15–20 minutes, turning halfway, until dry and crisp but not browned. Allow the bread to cool completely.
- 4
In a food processor or blender pulse to your desired consistency.
Tips
- 1
Try seasoned crumbs with Italian herbs and cheese, or gluten-free crumbs with GF bread.
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If you are using fresh bread, you will need to cook for an extra 5-10 minutes.
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If you do not have a food processor you can use a rolling pin. Place the cooked bread in a sealed bag and crush until fine.
What you'll need
You will need:
Oven tray lined with baking paper
Food processor or rolling pin
Knife
Chopping board
Container to store
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