Best Panfried Croutons Recipes

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GARLIC CROUTONS



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Make these delicious garlic croutons to add a little crunch to lentil vegetable soup.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 loaf day-old bread
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • To make the croutons, cut the bread into 3/4-inch cubes. Heat a large skillet over high heat and add the olive oil, swirling to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the garlic and cook until it sizzles, about 50 seconds. Add the bread and cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Discard the garlic. Sprinkle the croutons with the salt and serve over the lentil vegetable soup.

CROUTONS



Croutons image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 tablespoons good olive oil
2 cups (1/2 inch diced) sourdough bread
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large (10-inch) saute pan until hot. Add the bread and cook over medium heat, tossing frequently, until the bread is evenly toasted and browned. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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