Homemade Italian Bread Crumbs

Learn how to make deliciously seasoned homemade bread crumbs from leftover bread with this simple, old-fashioned method.

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Bread Crumbs, Homemade Italian Bread Crumbs, Italian Bread Crumbs

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Resting Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings Cups

Calories 257kcal

Equipment

Baking sheet
Food processor

Ingredients

4 Cups Cubed White Bread about 6 slices
2 Teaspoons Italian Seasoning
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
Place bread cubes in a food processor and chop for about 20-30 seconds. Stop when you have a crumb size slightly larger than your desired consistency, since the bread crumbs will shrink a bit after baking.
Spread the crumbs on an ungreased standard baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes.
Stir the crumbs around, bake more 5 minutes, stir again.
Bake for a final 5 minutes, then remove pan from the oven. Allow the crumbs to cool on the pan for 10 minutes.
Combine the cooled bread crumbs and seasonings in a medium mixing bowl and gently stir until coated.
Allow to cool and dry completely before storing.

Notes

Storage - Keep in an airtight container, in a cool, dry area such as a pantry, for up to 2 weeks (though they may last even longer!)

Bread - Regular white sandwich bread works great, but any white bread, including gluten-free, can be used. Because moisture levels vary by brand and type, the exact yield from 4 cups of bread may vary slightly.

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