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00:00The best homemade croutons. These golden crispy cubes will elevate any basic salad to restaurant
00:07quality. With just five minutes of preparation and ten minutes in the oven, day-old bread
00:13transforms into crunchy, flavorful perfection, surpassing store-bought croutons. Olive oil,
00:19Italian seasoning, and parmesan create an irresistible savory coating. The ingredients
00:24include one loaf of crusty French bread, half a cup of olive oil, one tablespoon of Italian
00:29seasoning, and a quarter cup of grated parmesan cheese. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
00:36Cut bread into uniform one-inch cubes. Add bread to a bowl, drizzle with oil, and toss until coated.
00:42Sprinkle with seasoning and cheese, tossing to distribute. Spread in a single layer on a baking
00:47sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown, shaking the pan halfway through. Use day-old bread
00:55for better absorption. Don't overcrowd the baking sheet. Be generous with oil and seasoning.
00:59Cut bread uniformly for even cooking. Substitute gluten-free bread for dietary needs. Replace
01:06parmesan with nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option. Add garlic or herbs for different flavors.
01:11Pair it with Caesar salad, mixed greens, or creamy soups. Use as stuffing base or casserole topping.
01:18Store in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze for up to three months. These homemade
01:24croutons prove that the best things in cooking are often the simplest. Just quality ingredients
01:29treated with care to create something infinitely better than store-bought. People may ask for your
01:34secret recipe, which is simply about using enough oil and seasoning. For large batches, use multiple
01:40baking sheets.
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