Toasted Croutons
- 1 loaf French bread (about 8 inches in
diameter and 15 inches long), ends trimmed
and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking
sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the
bread slices on the baking sheet and brush
them with half of the olive oil, then sprinkle
them with 1/8 teaspoon of the salt and 1/8
teaspoon of the black pepper. Turn the slices
over, and brush them with the remaining oil,
and sprinkle with the remaining salt and
pepper. Bake for about 6 minutes, then turn
the baking sheet around in the oven to ensure
even browning. Bake until the croutons are
lightly browned, about 6 more minutes.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely
before serving.
Yield: about 32 croutons
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