Homemade Croutons

Crispy Homemade Croutons

Homemade Crunchy Croutons

This cold winter day is perfect for warming up with a bowl of soup. Just add some crispy, golden croutons on top for the perfect cozy meal.

Ingredients:

4 cups of crusty bread (Heidelberg Bread of Choice), cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried herbs (thyme, rosemary, or Italian seasoning)
1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
Freshly ground black pepper (optional)

Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss the bread cubes with olive oil or butter until well-coated.
  3. Sprinkle garlic powder, herbs, salt, and pepper over the bread, tossing again to evenly distribute.
  4. Spread the cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 10-15 minutes and enjoy your perfectly crunchy croutons.
Heidelberg French Peasant Bread made into croutons