We based this recipe on the Neelys’ recipe (http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/homemade-croutons-recipe0.html), plus fresh thyme, sage, and marjoram. We used leftover sliced ciabatta, which we cubed. These croutons were addictively crunchy and delicious. (Dec. 2014)
Note: If using fresh bread, you may need to dry it out as follows: place the bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet then bake at 350 until slightly toasted (about 10-15 mins). See details here: https://food52.com/blog/9227-how-to-stale-bread-in-a-pinch Then proceed to season the cubes directly on the baking sheet, drizzling with olive oil, then seasoning with salt, black pepper, etc. I like to flip the cubes before returning to the oven (which has been increased to 400).
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