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Homemade Croutons

Amidst all the moving and packing, I literally am not getting time to write or cook up for my blog. Today, was a bit free and got time to rest for a while but my hands were itching to write something on my blog. I guess, this is what happens when you are addicted to something. But I am liking this. So Putting up a simple recipe which is very easy to make or rather bake. I had stored some from last week's preparation for my evening nibbles. :)

Now who doesn't love "croutons" in their soups or salads. I love them and they are the reason why I drink soups. Those crunchy cubes when soaked in a hot creamy soup, just melts away in your mouth giving you that strong garlicky - buttery taste. mmm.... "Croutons", is a French origin where the stale crust of bread was baked and topped it on the famous French Onion Soup. And as usual, once a hit, always a hit. Enjoy baking them at home!!

Ingredients:
  • 2 french baguettes or 5 slices of white bread (cut into 1/2 inch cubes with a knife) use the crust too
  • 2 cloves of garlic (crush it with the back of the knife)
  • 3 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
  • salt to season
Method:
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Celsius.
  2. Take a mixing bowl and put in the cut bread cubes, crushed garlic, olive oil & salt. Mix thoroughly with your hand until all the bread cubes are evenly coated.
  3. Spread the bread cubes on a baking tray & put it inside the oven.
  4. Let it bake till golden. It will take approximately 10 minutes.
  5. Take out the golden crunchy croutons out of the oven and serve it with hot soups or cold salads. You can even store the croutons in an air tight container for further use.
SIMPLE!! AIN'T IT???

PS: If you don't have an oven, you can even deep fry it till golden. But then you have to handle more love and more calories!! :)

Comments

  1. Homemade Croutons look super and perfect !!

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  2. looks great dear, homemade is always the best..

    Event:COOK IT HEALTHY:PROTEINicious

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  3. Home made croutons are always welcome, super prefect and awesome..

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  4. come here and prepare for us yummy yummy

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  5. Perfectly done dear. First time here. I liked the name of your blog. Glad to follow you. Hope you will visit me too.
    Show and Tell
    Event - LGSS_Paneer

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