Easy Croutons Or Bread Crumbs

 

 

At the end of every loaf of bread I seem to always be left with  2 ends and sometimes even a few stale pieces.
 If I'm feeling lazy, I tend to throw them to my chickens for a treat, but if I have the time, I love to make croutons or bread crumbs depending on which I need. I love fresh croutons. They are so simple and yummy.

Here is what you'll need:
 Leftover bread (I used 31/2 slices)
 1 Tbls butter melted
 1 Tsp Italian seasoning
 1/2 Tsp garlic powder

**You can use whatever seasonings you want to alter the recipe to your liking. :)***

Preheat oven to 250 degrees.

Mix melted butter, Garlic powder and Italian Seasoning until combined.

Brush butter mixture onto front and back of bread slices. (* Don't Saturate with butter just brush on lightly*)

Place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

Stick in oven for about an hour or so. Turn them over once in between.

I tend to put them in the oven and fold laundry or get things ready for dinner. Once I start to smell Yummy Garlic aromas I know its about time for me to take them out. I usually just poke them a little and if they feel hard like a crouton their ready!

Remove them from the oven and let them cool for a minute or so.
If your making croutons, cut them in squares or break them up for a more rustic look (;
For bread crumbs, simply crumble them up.
 There you go! Croutons & bread crumbs.

Enjoy!