Fresh Breadcrumbs

• 4 slices French or Italian bread, each 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick, torn into small pieces
• Baking sheet, lined with parchment paper

1. Preheat oven to 300F (150C).
2. Place bread on prepared baking sheet and toast in preheated oven for 5 minutes.
3. Turn and continue to bake until very light brown and dried, 5 minutes more.
4. Remove and let dry at room temperature for about 1 hour.
5. In work bowl fitted with metal blade, process toasted bread pieces until fine crumbs.
6. Freeze in a resealable plastic freezer bag for up to 3 months.
7. Variation: Add 1 tsp (5 mL) Italian herb seasonings when processing for Italian breadcrumbs.

italian bread, baking sheet

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/fresh-breadcrumbs (may not work)