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focaccia croutons

If I can avoid buying something from the store and easily make it at home, I will. I usually avoid buying croutons from the grocery store because firstly, they are loaded with vegetable oil, chemicals and preservatives. Secondly, they can be expensive, and I would much rather save money and make them at home. They are so easy to make at home and it takes just a few ingredients. If you have stale bread or leftover bread in the freezer, make your own homemade croutons!

Once you make your own croutons at home, you will never buy them from the store ever again. They’re fresh, crunchy and have a wonderful olive oil flavor.

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focaccia croutons

Ingredients

• 8-10 slices of focaccia or bread
• olive oil
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375° F.
2. Slice the focaccia or bread into 1-inch slices. Slice into 1inch strips and then into cubes. The cubes should be a bit larger than a dice.
3. Drizzle the focaccia cubes in olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss with your hands.
4. Bake the croutons for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through. The croutons should be golden and crunchy.
5. Let cool before using.

Notes

1. These will last in the pantry for up to 1 week.