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Homemade Breadcrumbs

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breadcrumbs
Keyword: Breadcrumbs
Servings: 2 cuos

Equipment

  • sheet pan
  • Food processor

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 4 ounces bread (4 cups cubed) cut into 1-inch cubes

Instructions

Method:

  • Set the oven rack to the center position. Preheat to 300ºF (149ºC).
  • Add cubed bread into a food processor. Process on high speed for 30 seconds for coarse breadcrumbs, or 1 minute for fine breadcrumbs.
  • Transfer to a large sheet pan or two small pans. Spread evenly in a single layer in the pan.
  • Bake for 5 minutes, stir, and then bake another 5 minutes. The breadcrumbs should be lightly browned and feel dry to the touch.
  • Bake another 2 to 5 minutes as needed to make to completely dry.
  • Allow breadcrumbs to cool on the sheet pan for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Transfer to an airtight container to store.
  • For even finer breadcrumbs, add to the food processor and pulse until the desired size is reached.

Notes

Notes:
Recipe Yield: 2 cups of breadcrumbs.
Italian breadcrumbs: Combine 1 cup baked and cooled breadcrumbs with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning.