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Note: You can use any kind of bread (fresh or stale) to make croutons: hamburger or hot dog buns, Italian or French, Multi-grain, Sourdough or dinner rolls.
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A great way to use up stale bread.
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Just be SURE it doesn't have any MOLD on it.
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Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
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Spray two large baking sheets (with sides) with non-stick cooking spray.
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Using serrated knife, cut bread into small or medium cubes.
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You can stack several slices and cut them all at one time.
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Spread bread cubes evenly on the baking sheets.
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Spray them generously with non-stick cooking spray.
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Sprinkle the seasonings evenly over the bread cubes.
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Spray cubes again with non-stick cooking spray.
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Taste a bread cube and add more seasonings to taste.
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They should taste very seasoned, as the seasonings mellow somewhat when cooked.
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Bake about 45 minutes.
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Stir, and continue baking for another 15-60 minutes, stirring occasionally until cubes are lightly browned, dry and crunchy.
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Baking time will depend upon the size of cubes and freshness of bread.
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Watch during last 30 minutes of cooking, as they can get browned very quickly during the end of cooking time.
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Turn oven OFF and let them sit in the oven for another 30 minutes to dry out completely.
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Store in gallon sealable plastic bags.
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Save some and store at room temperature for use within 2 weeks and freeze the rest for up to 4 months.
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Note: If you do not get them completely dry, they will mold if left at room temperature very long.
