Description
This Homemade Breadcrumbs recipe offers a simple and customizable way to create fresh or dried breadcrumbs using day-old white bread. Perfect as a base for coatings, toppings, or fillers in various dishes, these breadcrumbs can be tailored to your desired texture and stored conveniently for future use.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 slices day-old white bread (crusts removed, if preferred)
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Tear the day-old white bread slices into small pieces, removing crusts if you prefer a finer texture.
- Make fresh breadcrumbs: Place the bread pieces into a food processor fitted with a blade attachment and pulse until breadcrumbs reach your desired size. For uniform breadcrumbs, push them through a coarse sieve.
- Store fresh breadcrumbs: Keep fresh breadcrumbs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Make dried breadcrumbs (optional): Tear the bread into pieces and bake in a low oven (around 250°F or 120°C) until completely dried out, approximately 20-30 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Process dried breadcrumbs: Once dried, pulse the bread pieces in the food processor until crumbly as desired.
- Store dried breadcrumbs: Keep dried breadcrumbs chilled for up to two months or freeze for up to six months to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Using day-old bread ensures the breadcrumbs are dryer and easier to process.
- Crust removal is optional based on texture preference.
- Use a food processor for efficiency and consistency.
- Drying breadcrumbs extends shelf life significantly.
- Breadcrumbs can be used for coatings, toppings, or stuffing in a variety of recipes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-30 minutes (if drying bread)
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Universal
Keywords: homemade breadcrumbs, fresh breadcrumbs, dried breadcrumbs, bread crumbs, bread coating, bread topping
