Seasoned Bread Crumbs

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   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place bread on cookie sheet and toast 10 to 15 minutes to dry out.

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   Cool completely.

3. 3

   In food processor with knife blade attached, pulse bread with salt and pepper until fine crumbs form.

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   Add flavor variations, below, if desired; pulse to combine.

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   Store in tightly sealed container at room temperature up to 1 week or in freezer up to 3 months.Italian: Add 1/4 teaspoon each dried oregano and rosemary, and 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder.Mexican: Add 1/2 teaspoon chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin.French: Add 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon and additional 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.

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