How to make croûtons

  • 6 November 2024

About this technique

Skill level

Easy

Equipment

Bread knife (optional)

Mixing bowl

Baking tray

Elly Smart shows you how to easily make croûtons – a fantastic way to use leftover bread.

Slice or tear the bread into 3–4cm/1¼in–1½in pieces.

Place into a mixing bowl. Drizzle over enough olive oil to coat the bread generously. For a simple croûton season with salt, for a more elaborate croûton season with salt and pepper and garlic powder, chilli powder or cumin.

Place the seasoned croûtons onto a lined baking tray and into a 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7 oven for 10–15 minutes until crispy. Alternatively place them into an air fryer at 200C for 3 mintues, turn and cook for a further 2 minutes until crisp.

Croûtons are a great way to add texture to soups, salads and dips. Sprinkle over the croûtons just before serving to ensure they stay nice and crisp.

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