Homemade croutons are a great way to use up dry, staling bread. Since you control the ingredients, you also avoid all of the additives and preservatives found in most store bought croutons. You can vary the flavor by changing the herbs you use as well as the bread you use. I sometimes use my homemade wheat bread, this time I used caraway rye.
Homemade Herbed Croutons
Preheat oven to 350. Butter both sides of all slices of bread. Cut into cubes, place on baking sheet. Sprinkle with herbs of your choice; I used sea salt, garlic, onion powder, basil and parmesian cheese. Toss to coat evenly with seasonings. Bake 10-12 min. till golden and crisp. Store in an airtight container.
