Homemade Croutons
A smart use for stale or fresh bread, homemade croutons add excitement to salads and soups and can be crushed into breadcrumbs to scatter over pasta or bind meatballs. It’s up for debate whether the best homemade croutons are made from torn or cubed bread; torn bread yields more variable textures, whereas cubed bread results in a uniform crunch. Experiment with both and see which you prefer.
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