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Sourdough Croutons Recipe: How to Make Homemade Croutons

Name: Sourdough Croutons Recipe: How to Make Homemade Croutons
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 cups of croutons
Ingredients: 1 loaf of slightly stale sourdough bread (about ½ pound); ¼ cup of olive oil or melted unsalted butter; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2 garlic cloves, grated

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Last updated: May 18, 2022 • 1 min read

Sourdough croutons are an excellent way to use up leftover sourdough bread. You can use the croutons to garnish a Caesar salad or tomato soup or to make a stuffing side dish.

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What Are Sourdough Croutons?

Sourdough croutons are pieces of sourdough bread that are torn or cubed, then seasoned and rebaked or sauteed until crispy. Croutons are commonly used to add texture and flavor to salads, soups, and stews. You can make homemade croutons with any type of bread, as long as it is stale bread, but croutons made with sourdough bread taste slightly tangy.

3 Variations on Croutons

You can add a sprinkle of aromatics and herbs to boost the flavor of the croutons. Consider the following variations:

1. Garlic croutons: Add two grated garlic cloves to olive oil before coating the bread. If fresh garlic isn’t available, try sprinkling garlic powder over the tops of the croutons before baking.
2. Herbed croutons: You can use various dried or fresh herbs, like oregano, parsley, basil, and thyme. You can also mix in seasonings like Italian seasoning or onion powder. If using dried herbs or seasonings, sprinkle on before putting the croutons in the oven. For fresh chopped herbs, add after the first five minutes of baking.
3. Parmesan croutons: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the croutons after the first five minutes of baking.

Homemade Sourdough Croutons Recipe

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makes

3 cups of croutons

prep time

5 min

total time

15 min

cook time

10 min

Ingredients

1 loaf of slightly stale sourdough bread (about ½ pound)
¼ cup of olive oil or melted unsalted butter
1 tsp salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, grated

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Slice the sourdough bread into ¼ to ½-inch cubes or tear bread into bite-sized pieces for rustic croutons.
2
Place bread cubes in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil, a generous pinch of salt and pepper, and the grated garlic.
3
Place the bread cubes on a baking sheet in a single layer.
4
Bake in the oven for 8–10 minutes until golden brown, rotating sheet pan halfway.
5
Let the breadcrumbs cool before serving.
6
If not using immediately, store the croutons in an airtight container. You can store sourdough croutons at room temperature for up to three days or in the freezer for several weeks.

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