Once you realize how fast it is to make your own homemade bread crumbs, you many never go back to store bought again. In mere minutes you can have fresh bread crumbs ready to go. And with only a few more minutes, you’ll have homemade dried bread crumbs that will stay good for a couple weeks in the pantry! And you only need ONE ingredient – you guessed it! Bread, of almost any kind.
Why you should make your own bread crumbs
Whenever I make something I can easily buy at the store from scratch, I always weigh the pros and cons. Is it worth it for a busy person such as yourself to make your own bread crumbs at home? As long as you have leftover bread you can use, I think YES, it’s completely worth it! Here’s why:
How to make fresh bread crumbs
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How to make dried bread crumbs
If you like, you can dry the bread crumbs in the oven after pulsing them in the food processor. Take the fresh crumbs you just made, and spread them on a parchment covered baking sheet. Bake at 250 degrees for 15 minutes (or longer, depending on how much moisture is still in the bread). Stir it occasionally so everything gets toasted and dried evenly!
What kind of bread to use
I love this recipe because you can use almost ANY leftover bread you have! I used mostly hot dog buns leftover from labor day for this recipe. Here are some other breads that work well:
Dutch Oven No Knead BreadDinner RollsFocacciaSandwich BreadGluten free bread (for a gluten free version)Naan breadHot dog buns or hamburger bunsWhole wheat or whole grain bread (this will result in denser bread crumbs with a nuttier flavor)Brioche… and more!
Recipes that use bread crumbs
Baked HaddockMoroccan Lamb MeatballsToasted RavioliChicken Parmesan SlidersOven-Baked all-beef MeatballsSalmon Burgers
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