Toasted Bread Crumbs
Here is a simple recipe for making toasted bread crumbs. Use it whenever a recipe calls for them. Toasted crumbs can be made only from good quality bread that is somewhat coarse in texture. The recipe can be doubled or tripled as needed.
Makes2 cups
CostInexpensive
Total Timeunder 15 minutes
Make Ahead RecipeYes
Kid FriendlyYes
One Pot MealYes
Dietary Considerationegg-free, halal, kosher, peanut free, soy free, tree nut free, vegetarian
Five Ingredients or LessYes
Ingredients
- ΒΌ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups bread crumbs
- Fine sea salt to taste
Instructions
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In a medium-size skillet, heat the oil and butter together until the butter melts. Stir to blend the mixture well over medium heat. Add the bread crumbs and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the crumbs absorb all of the oil-and-butter mixture and are golden brown. Season with the salt and remove the crumbs to a bowl to cool. When cool, transfer the crumbs to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator. They will keep for several weeks.
1998 Mary Ann Esposito
