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Makes 4 cups6 cups cubed stale bread, 1/2 to 1-inch cubes (7 or 8 slices bread) 2/3 cup CRISCO Oil 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 300ºF. Place bread cubes in medium mixing bowl. Blend Crisco Oil, garlic powder, paprika and salt in small mixing bowl. Pour over bread cubes. Toss to coat. Spread cubes on 15 x 10-inch jelly roll pan. Bake at 300ºF, 50 to 60 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp, stirring after half the time. Cool completely. Sprinkle on salads or casseroles. Herbed Croutons: Follow recipe above, except place 1/3 cup of the Crisco Oil in small skillet. Substitute onion powder for garlic powder. Add onion powder, paprika and salt to Crisco Oil in small skillet. Add 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves. Cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining 1/3 cup Crisco Oil. Pour over bread cubes. Toss to coat. Continue as directed. Parmesan Croutons: Follow recipe for Homemade Croutons above, except place baked, slightly-cooled croutons in large plastic food storage bag. Add 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Shake to coat croutons. Remove from bag. Spread on baking pan to cool completely. |
