Croutons

Ingredients

• 4 cups cubed, day-old bread (about 1 pound of bread)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon dried herb blend or single dried herb
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

Procedure

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 175 celcius
2. Pour the bread cubes into a large mixing bowl.
3. Whisk together the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl.
4. Drizzle a little of the dressing at a time over the cubes, stir well, drizzle
5. more dressing, stir again, and repeat until the bread cubes are coated
6. in dressing.
7. Spread the cubes in a single layer on a large baking sheet (use
8. two sheets if necessary) and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally,
9. until the cubes are completely dry and golden brown.
10. Cool completely before transferring to loosely covered containers.
11. Use within 7 days for best flavor.