Easy Homemade Croutons (fresh milled flour bread)
These easy homemade croutons made from fresh milled flour bread will elevate your salad game! I love to make these croutons and add them to my Caesar Salad. Use any seasoning blend you like, and use up any bread you have leftover.
Ingredients
- 1/2 loaf of bread, cut into 3/4 inch cubes (a day or two old works great! But, fresh will work as well.)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven to 375* F.
- Cut the bread into 3/4 inch cubes, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Then toss them with a generous amount of olive oil and your favorite seasonings. I like to use garlic powder, salt, parsley, and some cracked black pepper.
- Spread the bread cubes out on a baking sheet, and bake them for 15-20 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden brown. Halfway through baking, stir the croutons ensure even toasting.
- Once the croutons are done, let them cool completely before adding to your salad.
- Any leftover croutons can be stored in an airtight container. They will keep for several days at room temperature, or you can freeze them for longer storage.