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      Title: Croutons
 Categories: Breads, Breadmakers
      Yield: 1 Batch
 
           Bread, Leftover slightly
           -stale, crusts trimmed and
           -cut into 3/4" slices
           Olive oil, garlic oil, chili
           -oil or another flavored oil
           -of your choice
           Salt
           Pepper
           Other seasonings of choice
 
  On the stove: Use a long serrated knife to cut the bread into 3/4 x 3/4
  inch cubes. In a large skillet or frying pan, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium
  heat. Add enough bread cubes to cover the bottom-don't crowd them. Toss
  them around in the hot oil, using a slotted spoon to turn them so that all
  sides cook. When they are brown and crisp, about 10 minutes, use the spoon
  to transfer them to a paper towel-lined tray or baking sheet. Add more oil,
  and when it is hot, proceed as above until all cubes are cooked. Season
  with salt and pepper and spices of your choice. In the oven: Dribble 1/3
  cup oil on the bottom of a shallow roasting pan. Add the bread cubes and
  toss well. Bake in a 450° oven until well browned and crisp. Use a slotted
  spoon to turn the cubes several times. Cook approximately 15 minutes and
  then drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper and spices of your
  choice.
  
  Typed by Roberta Thompson Source: Bread Machine Baking/Perfect Every Time
  by Lora Brody and Millie Apter
 
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