Oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Cut or tear the bread in 1-2 inch cubes. Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes, stirring intermittently, until they achieve a golden brown hue. Allow them to cool before processing.
Toaster: Toasting your bread until it is very crispy can also help dry it out.
Air drying: Leaving your bread in a paper bag for a few days will remove moisture naturally.
How to process: 3 options
Rolling pin: Placing the dried bread in a zippered bag and crushing it with a rolling pin is a quick and easy way to create coarse or fine crumbs, depending on the amount of pressure applied.
Box grater: A box grater can help you achieve evenly sized breadcrumbs. Grate the dried bread against the side with the large-sized holes.
Food processor: A food processor or blender works well for achieving evenly sized breadcrumbs. Pulse your dried bread until you reach the desired coarse or fine texture. This method is especially suitable for making a larger batch of breadcrumbs.
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Notes
The total yield is about 2 cups of dry breadcrumbs. Each serving is calculated as 1 tablespoon of bread crumbs.Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used.