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Homemade Seasoned Bread Crumbs

Amy Kay's Kitchen
yields 2 cups of seasoned dried bread crumbs
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Prep Time 5 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 7-8 slices of bread fresh or frozen- you want enough bread when processed to have 5 cups fresh bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven 250°
  • Place bread, several pieces at a time, in your blender or food processor and process until broken into crumbs. You want enough fresh crumbs to equal 5 cups in order to get 2 cups of finished dried bread crumbs.
  • Place crumbs on in a large baking pan- a sheet pan works great, or divide between two 9 x 13 pans.- it's easier to stir if the pan has higher sides.
  • Bake until crumbs are toasted and dry, stirring every 10 min. This will take 20-30 min, depending on your bread and the size of your pan. The crumbs will feel dry and not soft anymore.
  • Remove from oven and allow crumbs to cool. Place crumbs back in blender or food processor. Add the seasonings and process until crumbs are fine and seasonings are thoroughly blended in.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for several months or in the freezer indefinitely.

Notes

I cook at a low oven temp so I don't have to worry about crumbs burning or getting too dark. I just want them to dry out.