TOASTED BREADCRUMBS

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Categories     Bread     Sauce     Bake     Fry     Winter

Number Of Ingredients 3

Levain or other country-style bread
A pinch of salt
1 tablespoon olive oil for every cup of breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Pare away all the crust from: Levain or other country-style bread.
  • Cut the bread into cubes and process in a blender or food processor until the crumbs reach the fineness you want. Toss with: A pinch of salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil for every cup of breadcrumbs.
  • Spread the crumbs on a baking sheet in a thin layer. Bake until golden brown, stirring the crumbs every few minutes for even browning.
  • Variations
  • Fry a handful of herbs in hot olive oil over medium heat until crisp. Drain well and toss together with the toasted crumbs and a pinch of salt, if needed.
  • A few dried chile flakes can be mixed into the crumbs for spice.

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