Quick & Easy Breadcrumbs

TIME TO MAKE

30 minutes

SERVINGS

4 persons

Ingredients

• Half loaf of stale bread

• 2 tbs oil

• Salt, to taste

• Optional seasonings:

  • garlic powder

  • red pepper flakes or chilli flakes

  • parmesan

  • lemon zest

  • herbs

  • freshly cracked pepper

  • chicken salt

Method

• Pre-heat oven to 180°C and line a tray with baking paper.

• Rip bread into chunks and add to food processor. Pulse until crumbly. Alternatively, tear the bread apart by hand, careful not to squish it.

• Spread crumbs evenly on the lined tray.

• Drizzle with oil and salt, and toss to evenly coat.

• Bake around 10 - 20 minutes until golden, checking after the 10-minute mark every 5 minutes to make sure it doesn't burn.

• Once golden, pour the crisp crumbs into a bowl and toss with any optional seasonings of choice.

• Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Serving Suggestion

Top baked meat, casseroles, or pasta for an extra crispy texture to your meal!