How to make Homemade Croutons | Useful Knowledge

Cut two slices of stale loaf bread into close to one inch strips.

Turn on a 3-quart pot to high heat and add about a quart of corn oil, heating it to 325-350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Once the oil reaches 325 degrees, reduce the heat to medium-high.

Using a slotted spoon, carefully add the bread strips to the hot oil, cooking them for about 30 seconds to one minute until they start to brown.

Remove the croutons from the oil using the slotted spoon and place them on an oblong dish lined with a paper towel to drain excess oil.

While the first batch is draining, add the next batch of bread strips to the oil.

Once the second batch is done, place it on a new paper towel-lined dish to drain.

Sprinkle garlic powder over the croutons to taste.

Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the croutons to taste.

Store the croutons in a Ziploc bag at room temperature for up to a week.

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