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Homemade Breadcrumbs

Homemade Breadcrumbs
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Homemade breadcrumbs are easy to make when toasted in a cast iron skillet!

Ingredients

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4 slices bread 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme or any other desired herb (or omit entirely) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Panko Breadcrumbs 1 loaf white bread Dried herbs or seasoning desired (optional)

Instructions

  1. Break the bread slices into pieces and put into a blender or food processor. Cover with the lid and grind the bread at medium speed in pulses of 5 to 10 seconds. After 40 to 50 seconds, the crumbs will be ready.
  2. Put crumbs into a bowl. Add salt, spices and any herbs; mix.
  3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil.
  4. Add the bread crumbs (either fresh or frozen), thyme (if using), salt and black pepper. Toast, stirring constantly, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden and crisp. Cool completely.
  5. Transfer the bread crumbs to a Weck jar, Mason jar or container with a lid and store in a dry place.

Panko Breadcrumbs

  1. Heat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  2. Remove the crust from bread.
  3. Pulse the bread into coarse crumbs with a food processor.
  4. Toss in any herbs or seasoning desired.
  5. Spread crumbs onto a baking sheet.
  6. Dry breadcrumbs in the oven for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring after the first 5 minutes.
  7. Transfer the breadcrumbs to a Weck jar, Mason jar or container with a lid and store in a dry place for up to 3 months.

Notes

Photo credit:  Jane Charlesworth @ Flickr
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Find it online: https://simplygreatrecipes.com/homemade-breadcrumbs/