Breadcrumbs are used in many recipes and I find it really useful to have a bag in the freezer.
They are really easy to make and I will buy a loaf of bread just for breadcrumbs so I can make a big batch.
Makes
6 cups
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
0 minutes
Good For:
quick prep
Tools & Ingredients
- 1 loaf of bread
- Bread knife
- Blender or Food processor
How to make Breadcrumbs
Check out our easy step by step video
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Cut your bread into 2 inch squares
Step 2
Drop a handful of the bread cubes into a blender or food processor
Step 3
Pulse the blender/food processor until you have a fine crumb
Step 4
Empty into a large bowl
Step 5
Repeat until you have used up all of your bread cubes
Step 6
To freeze, place in a freezer bag and put into the freezer
Tips
- Don’t place anything on top of them in the freezer
- When using them for the first time from the freezer, squeeze the bag a couple of times to loosen them up, and then take what you need
- To defrost spread what you need out on a plate at room temperature for 30 minutes
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How to Make Breadcrumbs
Equipment
- 1 Food Processor or Blender
- 1 Bread knife
Ingredients
- 1 loaf bread
Instructions
- Cut your bread into 2 inch squares
- Drop a handful of the bread cubes into a blender or food processor
- Pulse the blender/food processor until you have a fine crumbÂ
- Empty into a large bowl
- Repeat until you have used up all of your bread cubes
- To freeze, place in a freezer bag and put into the freezer
Notes
- Don't place anything on top of them in the freezer
- When using them for the first time from the freezer, squeeze the bag a couple of times to loosen them up, and then take what you need
- To defrost spread what you need out on a plate at room temperature for 30 minutes
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