Cinnamon Toast Crumb Crust

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325.

2. 2

   In a saucepan, melt the butter.

3. 3

   Cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the butter is golden brown, about 8 minutes; strain into a glass measuring cup.

4. 4

   Reserve the browned butter solids for the Brown Butter Custard Pie.

5. 5

   Pour half of the melted butter into a bowl.

6. 6

   Add the sugar, salt, cinnamon and bread, and toss.

7. 7

   Spread the bread on a baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes, stirring once or twice, until golden.

8. 8

   Let cool.

9. 9

   Rewarm the remaining butter; pour into a food processor.

10. 10

    Add the croutons and pulse to fine crumbs; spoon the crumbs into a 10-inch pie plate.

11. 11

    Refrigerate for 5 minutes.

12. 12

    Press the crumbs over the bottom and sides of the pie plate; refrigerate the crust until chilled, 15 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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