Want to learn how to make fresh breadcrumbs from bread at home? In this tutorial, I teach you two ways to make the tastiest breadcrumbs you'll ever have: fresh and toasted. Mmm, breadcrumbs are great to make whenever you need to use up that extra loaf of bread!
Tear the bread into pieces, add to a food processor, and pulse until fine and ready for use.
Baked Crispy Breadcrumbs
Tear the stale bread of choice into pieces and then pulse in a food processor.
Add the pulsed bread to a parchment-lined baking pan. If adding Italian seasoning, add it at this point, and combine using a spoon or your fingers.
Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 20 minutes or until dry and lightly golden brown. Stir every 5 minutes.
Remove from oven and allow it to cool completely before storing.
Notes
Notes and Tips
How to store breadcrumbs: Place your breadcrumbs in a sealed jar and store them in your cupboard for up to one year. If you live in a humid environment, you'll need to store your breadcrumbs in the freezer.
Any kind of loaf of bread will work for this breadcrumb recipe! Just use whatever stale loaf of bread you have in your home whenever you need to make breadcrumbs.
Omit the Italian seasoning or use a different herb blend for extra delicious flavors.