Homemade bread crumbs are a versatile and delicious addition to many dishes, from meatballs and meatloaf to casseroles and coatings. Not only are they easy to make, but they also offer a number of advantages over store-bought varieties. Not only are homemade crumbs fresher and tastier, they are also free of additives and preservatives and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Whether you prefer white, wheat, or flavored bread, the process of making bread crumbs at home is quick and simple. With just a few basic ingredients and a handful of simple steps, you'll have a fresh batch of homemade bread crumbs ready to use in no time.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
HOMEMADE PANKO BREAD CRUMBS
This recipe is from Bellaonline.com. I don't use them, much, but a lot of people do. Here is your chance to contron the ingredients in yours. Any white bread will do for making panko. An Asian chef I once worked with swore that the best homemade panko came from Wonder Bread! The yield will vary according to how large you make your crumbs, so I am guessing.
Provided by Jim in Washington
Categories Breads
Time 23m
Yield 3-4 Cups
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Push chunks of white bread through the shredding disk of a food processor to make coarse crumbs.
- Spread the crumbs on a baking sheet and bake at 300 F degrees until the crumbs are dry but not toasted, about 6 to 8 minutes. Shake the sheet twice during baking. Be careful not to let the crumbs brown!
- Immediately remove bread crumbs from oven and allow them to cool.
- Once cooled, crumbs may be stored in the freezer, in a resealable plastic bag for as long as several months.
HOMEMADE PANKO (JAPANESE BREAD CRUMBS)
I was cooking with a Japanese friend, and she told me how easy it is to make your own Panko. I can't believe I've been buying it all this time :-)
Provided by Random Rachel
Categories Japanese
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Carefully trim only the brown crust from fresh white bread.
- Lay out on the counter (or somewhere safe) for 1-2 hours. Some people have had to leave their bread out to dry for much longer, even up to 12 hours, depending on the type of bread used.
- When it is dried out, crumble gently using your fingers.
- Use as desired.
HOMEMADE BREAD CRUMBS
Make a six month supply of bread crumbs for the cost of 2 loaves of bread and a cup of butter. And they taste better than the store-bought version. I've used this recipe for 15 years and have no idea where it came from. The yield of course, will depend on the size of the loaves you use.
Provided by sugarpea
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 2 loaves
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Use a food processor or blender to crumb the bread evenly.
- Crumbs should not be like sand.
- Leave some texture-don't overprocess.
- Melt butter in a large pan and add crumbs and salt and pepper.
- Stir until evenly coated.
- Continue stirring over medium heat until the crumbs sound like sand when they hit the bottom of the pan.
- Cool thoroughly.
- Then store in heavy duty plastic bags with zipper seals.
- Don't put them in the refrigerator-they won't keep.
- Store them in a cabinet for up to six months.
UNCLE BILL'S HOMEMADE PANKO STYLE BREAD CRUMBS
I found it difficult to find Panko Bread Crumbs and decided to make my own. The bread crumbs turned out very similar to the store bought Japanese Panko. This recipe is easy to make and has all the tastes for a coarse bread crumb.
Provided by William Uncle Bill
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 21m
Yield 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°F.
- Cut the bread into pieces that will go through the tube on a food processor.
- Using the food processor with a shredding disk, push the bread pieces through the tube to make coarse bread crumbs.
- Transfer the crumbs to a large mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle with seasoning salt, granulated garlic powder and Beau Monde seasoning; toss well to coat.
- Transfer the coated bread crumbs to parchment lined baking sheets and spread to thin layers.
- Bake in preheated 300 F oven for 6 minutes or until bread crumbs are dry, but not toasted, Stir the bread crumbs at least once during baking time. Do not let crumbs brown, they should still be just off white in color.
- Turn oven off, open the oven door for about 10 minutes to cool slightly and leave the bread crumbs in the oven to further dry for at least 1/2 hour.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- Store the crumbs in a container with lid or you may freeze them in zip-lok bags or vacuum seal bags. They will last for several months.
- Do not forget to label and date the containers.
- Use these crumbs on recipes that call for bread crumbs.
BREAD CRUMBS OR CROUTONS HOMEMADE (SALLYE)
It is so easy to make your own bread crumbs, and you save a ton of money while you're doing it. Using up all those bits and pieces of bread that you might have thrown out, and the bonus is, there's not additives to wonder about. You control what goes in/on them.
Provided by sallye bates
Categories Other Breads
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. Line a large cooking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Turn oven to 325º
- 2. ***Any kind of leftover bread will work. I've used hamburger or hot dog buns, white bread wheat bread, homemade bread and other kinds. It's okay to mix kinds of bread in the same batch.
- 3. Cut or tear bread into 1-1/2" cubes (approximately. Spread the bread pieces out in a single layer.
- 4. Spray bread generously with cooking spray (again your choice....I always use olive oil), Gently mix the bread so that all surfaces are covered with oil.
- 5. ***** HERBS AND SPICES. Use your choice of herbs/spice seasoning mix to coat the bread. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/other-main-course/homemade-italian-seasoning-mix-sallye.html https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/non-edible/other-non-edible/herb-de-provence-mix-sallyeo.html https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/non-edible/other-non-edible/southwestern-seasoned-salt.html https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/sauce-spread-seasoning-mix/diy-mrs-dash-seasoning-mix-sallye.html These are some I use at different times, but use your favorites. Sometimes I add Kraft Parmesan cheese to the seasoning mix.
- 6. Place baking sheet in preheated oven and turn timer on to 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, check bread. Stir and continue baking until bread is a toasty brown. (about 10 more minutes)
- 7. Remove from oven and allow to cool. NOTE: FOR CROUTONS, STOP HERE.
- 8. FOR BREAD CRUMBS, ADD THE FOLLOWING STEPS: Place bread pieces in food processor and process on medium to high speed until desired coarseness is reached. Dependent on the amount of bread you've toasted, you may need to process more than one batch.
- 9. You can also reserve some of the bread pieces for croutons. So easy and so much better and cheaper than "store bought" bread crumbs.
HOMEMADE PANKO BREAD CRUMBS
I love making the bread crumbs ahead and even freezing them. That way you don't put off a good casserole dish because you don't have bread crumbs for the topping.
Provided by Jewel Hall
Categories Other Breads
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- 1. Push chunks of white bread through the shredding disk of the food processor to make coarse crumbs.
- 2. Spread the crumbs on a baking sheet and bake at 300 degrees until the crumbs are dry BUT NOT TOASTED, about 6 to 8 minutes. Shake the crumbs at least 2 times during the cooking process. Be careful not to let them brown !!
- 3. Immediately remove bread crumbs from oven and allow then to cool.
- 4. Once cooled, crumbs may be stored in the freezer in a resealable plastic bag for several months. Be sure to scrunch the bag and remove the air before sealing.
- 5. When using these crumbs you can incorporate Sesame seed, slivered almonds or chopped pecans (optional). You can also put the amount you are going to use along with a pats of butter. Pulse in the food processor to mix, just a couple of seconds and check for your desired look. Before adding as a topping, you can sprinkle the Sesame seed, about 1/4 th cup, slivered almonds or chopped pecan pieces. Sprinkle some cheese over top or add a small amount of salt and black pepper (be sure to focus on the words (VERY SMALL AMOUNTS)......
Tips:
- Stale bread is the best choice for making homemade breadcrumbs. This is because it has less moisture content, which makes it easier to grind into crumbs.
- You can use any type of bread to make breadcrumbs, but white bread, wheat bread, and sourdough bread are all good choices.
- Cut the bread into small pieces before grinding it into crumbs. This will help to ensure that the crumbs are evenly sized.
- You can use a food processor, blender, or grater to grind the bread into crumbs. If you are using a food processor or blender, be sure to pulse the bread until it is finely ground.
- Spread the breadcrumbs out on a baking sheet and bake them in a preheated oven until they are golden brown. This will help to dry out the breadcrumbs and make them more flavorful.
- Store the breadcrumbs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
Making homemade breadcrumbs is a great way to use up stale bread and create a delicious and versatile ingredient. Breadcrumbs can be used in a variety of dishes, such as meatballs, meatloaf, casseroles, and stuffing. They can also be used as a topping for baked dishes or as a breading for fried foods. With a few simple steps, you can easily make your own homemade breadcrumbs that are both delicious and economical.
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