Fine Dried Crumbs

1. 1

   Cut the bread into 1- to 1 1/2-inch cubes.

2. 2

   You do not need to remove the crust.

3. 3

   Arrange the bread cubes on trays and let stand at room temperature until very dry.

4. 4

   This may take a day or two in hot, dry weather or up to several days if the humidity is high.

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   In damp weather, you may need to finish the drying in a 200F oven for about 1 hour.

6. 6

   Let cool completely before grinding.

7. 7

   Working in batches, place the bread cubes in a food processor and whir until reduced to very fine crumbs.

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   Transfer the crumbs to a large bowl.

9. 9

   When all the bread is ground, pass the crumbs through a medium-mesh sieve, using your hand to push them through.

10. 10

    Reprocess and resieve the crumbs that do not pass through.

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    Discard any crumbs that dont make it through the sieve the second time.

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    Freeze in 1- or 2-cup freezer bags for convenience.

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