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Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024


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About Toasted Bread Croutons, Oil-Free Croutons
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If you like toasted bread croutons
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What is toasted bread croutons made of?
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For toasted bread croutons
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toasted bread croutons recipe | how to make croutons | bread croutons for tomato soup | oil-free croutons are a crunchy accompaniment to soups. Learn how to make croutons.
To make toasted bread croutons, cut the bread slices into very small cubes. Place them on a baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200ºc (400ºf) for 12 minutes, while stirring it thrice in between using a flat spatula or till they turn crispy and light brown in colour from all the sides. Store in an air-tight container and use as required.
Croutons always make a serving of soup seem extra special! Not only that, it is also in vogue to serve croutons with a variety of dips as starters at parties. These croutons are also great additions to salads.
So, we step in, right in time, to show you how to make the perfect batch of bread croutons for tomato soup. Toasted in the oven, these croutons have an amazing crunch without the use of oil.
Enjoy oil-free croutons with a soup of your choice. If you are going to serve them later then cool completely before storing, else they might turn soggy.
Tips for toasted bread croutons. 1. Arrange the bread pieces on the tray a little spaced out so that they do not cling to each other and bake well. 2. Also ensure that you stir in between, or else they will get burnt on one side. 3. Prefer to keep the baking tray in the middle rack of the oven, so the croutons are evenly browned.
Enjoy toasted bread croutons recipe | how to make croutons | bread croutons for tomato soup | oil-free croutons | with step by step photos.
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Preparation Time
2 Mins
Cooking Time
None Mins
Total Time
2 Mins
Makes
2 cups
Ingredients
For Toasted Bread Croutons
6 bread
Method
- To make toasted bread croutons, cut the bread slices into very small cubes.
- Place them on a baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200ºc (400ºf) for 12 minutes, while stirring it thrice in between using a flat spatula or till they turn crispy and light brown in colour from all the sides.
- Store the toasted bread croutons in an air-tight container and use as required.
Toasted Bread Croutons, Oil-free Croutons recipe with step by step photos
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- Toasted bread croutons are made of bread slices.
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To make toasted bread croutons recipe | how to make croutons | bread croutons for tomato soup | oil-free croutons, we need 6 bread slices. You can use fresh or leftover bread slices.
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Cut the bread slices into very small cubes using a sharp knife. You can cut them into big pieces if you wish to.
- Place the bread pieces on a baking tray. Arrange them little spaced out so that they do not cling to each other. This way they will bake well.
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Bake toasted bread croutons recipe | how to make croutons | bread croutons for tomato soup | oil-free croutons in a pre-heated oven at 200ºC (400ºF) for 12 minutes, while stirring it thrice in between using a flat spatula or till they turn crispy and light brown in colour from all the sides.
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Cool toasted bread croutons recipe | how to make croutons | bread croutons for tomato soup | oil-free croutons and store in an air-tight container and use as required.
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To make toasted bread croutons recipe | how to make croutons | bread croutons for tomato soup | oil-free croutons, we need 6 bread slices. You can use fresh or leftover bread slices.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 196 cal |
Protein | 6.2 g |
Carbohydrates | 41.5 g |
Fiber | 0 g |
Fat | 0.6 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 0 mg |
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Asha
March 13, 2025, midnight
Mini croutons are just perfect for soups.. and also as an extra crunch on any meal.. I have made this and stored it.. and it stays crisp and fresh for many days..