Bread Crumbs

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 F.

2. 2

   Spread the bread cubes in a single even layer on a baking sheet.

3. 3

   Bake until very crispy and dry, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning and to make sure all the sides are toasted.

4. 4

   Remove and let cool.

5. 5

   Working in small batches, place the cooled bread cubes in a food processor and pulse to fine crumbs.

6. 6

   Shake all the crumbs through a mesh strainer or sieve into a large bowl.

7. 7

   This will filter out the larger pieces, making all the crumbs of uniform size.

8. 8

   Add the garlic, thyme, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste.

9. 9

   Using the palms of your hands, rub all of the ingredients together.

10. 10

    The result should be very uniform, highly flavored bread crumbs.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.