By Devi Poojari
July 2, 2024
Considered one of the best ways to repurpose leftover bread, croutons add texture to soups, salads or even when used as a foundation for appetisers. Relish their satisfying crunch by skipping the store-bought version to make a fresh batch at home.
Opt for leftover loaves of breads like sourdough or focaccia to convert into crisp croutons.
Once you coat cubes of your bread in some kind of a fat, make sure that the seasonings are evenly distributed.
The Maillard reaction needed to give croutons a golden-brown shade gives it a complex aroma and flavour at this temperature.
Use fats like olive oil, lard or bacon fat to toss your stale bread cubes in and get the most perfectly crisp croutons.
Save your fancy ceramic and stoneware dishes and use a trusty old aluminium baking sheet for even heat distribution.
Never underestimate the delicious effect of a well-seasoned crouton; opt for flavours from herbs, garlic or even some lemon zest.