Basic Recipes > Croutons

How to make croutons (enough for 2-3 people):
Croutons make a great addition to soups and salads - they add a really satisfying crunch and texture.



Ingredients

2 slices of thick cut white bread
fat for deep frying
(see measure conversions for more information)

Method

- Remove the crusts from the bread.
- Cut into bite-size cubes.
- Heat the fat until one cube sizzles and turns golden brown and crisp quickly.
- Remove the test cube and add the others to the fat.
- When they are golden brown, remove then with a slotted metal spoon if not using a frying basket.
- Drain on kitchen paper and serve with soups, stews and casseroles.


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