Name: Basic Fried Croutons Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 firm white bread slices; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp olive oil; salt and freshly ground pepper

Basic Fried Croutons Recipe

How To Make Basic Fried Croutons

These easy-to-make fried croutons, which give that crunchy and crispy accent in a bowl of soup, are easy to make in just under 30 minutes!

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4firm white bread slices,or other savory bread, or brioche, or rye, or pumpernickel, or egg
1tbspunsalted butter
2tbspolive oil
salt and freshly ground pepper,to taste, optional

Instructions

Stack the bread slices on a cutting board, then remove the crusts from each side. Cut the stack crosswise in each direction into ½-inch or 1-inch cubes.
Melt the butter and the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the bread cubes, then sauté for about 3 minutes, until golden and crisp on all sides.
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then stir to coat.
Serve over soups or salads, and enjoy!