Name: Homemade Croutons
Ingredients: 1 day old loaf (14.8 oz/420 g) of French or Italian bread; 2 tbsp butter, preferably unsalted; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tsp dried parsley; Salt and pepper to taste (about ¼-½ tsp each)

Ingredients

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1 day old loaf (14.8 oz/420 g) of French or Italian bread
2 tbsp butter, preferably unsalted
2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tsp dried parsley
Salt and pepper to taste (about ¼-½ tsp each)

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Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
2. In a small saucepan melt the butter and oil over medium heat.
3. Add the garlic, parsley, salt and pepper and cook for about 1-2 minutes. Set aside.
4. Cut the bread into small ½ – 1 inch (1.27 – 2.54 cm) cubes and place them in a large bowl.
5. Drizzle the butter mixture over the pieces of bread and gently toss them to make sure they are well covered.
6. Spread the croutons over a large baking sheet and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until they’re golden brown.