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Saturday, April 28, 2012

Homemade Croutons ( Oven-baked )



I like to eat Caesar salad, it is quite expensive to take a plate of Caesar salad at the restaurant..I went through my cookbook and realized that it is so easy to make it at home..But before i can make Caesar salad, first i need to prepare Croutons (small piece of sauteed or rebake bread)..




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There are two method to make croutons, either pan fry or oven bake..I tried both ways, and we prefer oven baked croutons, more crunchy than pan fry version..and easy to prepare..


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The steps..

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My son taking this crouton like taking potato chips, non-stop eating!!!
   
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I prepared this Bento and bring it to school for kids, Caesar salad and Croquette (will share recipe later).

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Homemade Croutons ( Oven-baked version)
(recipe source: by Sonia aka Nasi Lemak Lover)

 2 slices white bread
croutons 20g butter (salted), melted
A pinch of salt

 Method
1. Use a scissor, trim the crusts off, cut into even- sized small cubes (can get about 50 small cubes).
2. Spread melted butter on a baking pan, add in bread cubes, sprinkle salt and lightly toss it well.
3. Bake at pre-heated oven at 180C for 5-8mins, remove the pan from oven, lightly toss the bread, continue to bake for another 5-8mins.
4. Let it cool completely, store in air-tight container for later consume.

 
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32 comments:

  1. Sherleen.TApril 28, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    ohh...Caesar salad and Croquette, can i have a plate, i'm hungry now...:)

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  2. ShoutforfoodApril 28, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    Oh yes is expensive to have it outside. hmmm..a jolly good idea to have it at home i amgoing to try it

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  3. Small KucingApril 28, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    love it with salad

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  4. Simple PersonApril 28, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    lol .. i saw massimo bread ..
    kekekeke

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  5. DianeApril 28, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    I always fry them, this is a much better idea but I would probably use garlic butter :) Diane

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  6. Baking DiaryApril 28, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    Baked sound healthier and more golden too! Looks delicious! Your croquette looks very good too!

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  7. eileenlml.blogspot.comApril 28, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    sounds simple n great, thanks for ur wonderful sharing.

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  8. Little blueApril 28, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    Simple to made this, can serve with my lovely salad!

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  9. tinyskilletApril 28, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    Now this is the way to make croutins that I would eat! So good ssuch simplicity.

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  10. Baby SumoApril 28, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    I usually just pan fry them if I'm making a small quantity but oven baked certainly looks more healthy.

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  11. Ana RegaladoApril 28, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    Much better and cheaper to make Caesar salad at home :D Love these simple croutons and I could eat these by itself !

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  12. ogyep yummy mellowApril 28, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    good idea also... economical... hehehehe..

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  13. UnknownApril 28, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    Yes u r right, I like to have Caeser salad too but outside is so pricy right for a plate. The oven baked croutons are more evenly bake ..look at those golden crust.

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  14. NadjiApril 28, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    Des croûtons de pain bien délicieux.
    J'aime beaucoup.
    A bientôt

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  15. WendyinKK April 29, 2012 at 2:14 AM

    nice and crispy

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  16. LoriApril 29, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    I love homemade croutons, especially on Caesar salad. They always taste so much better than store bought. These look great!

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  17. Christine's PantryApril 29, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Croutons are easy to make.

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  18. MaryApril 29, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    It looks like your croutons turned out perfectly. I love making salads at home. They always turn out so much better than at a restaurant.

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  19. 鲸鱼蓝蓝蓝April 29, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    我来分着吃了
    当下午茶：）

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  20. Rice Bowl Tales 有碗話碗April 29, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    Homemade croutons must taste better and cost a lot less, didn't realize they are so easy to make too. Thank you for the recipe, it would be very nice to make the croutons to go with soup as well!

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  21. Jessie-CookingMomentsApril 29, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    Sonia:
    I agree with you. The time I eat croutons is the time I have my caesar salad, haha! Love your croutons!

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  22. Shu HanApril 30, 2012 at 1:53 AM

    I like to make my own croutons too, so much cheaper, plus I can choose good healthy bread for it! makes it a lot less sinful!

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  23. mui muiApril 30, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    Sonia, You croutons look so yummy.
    No wonder your son took it like potato chip..by the look is already very inviting..hehe
    I will try this...^^

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  24. zila norazilaApril 30, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    i like..simple to make it.. thnks ur share .will try also..

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  25. Somewhere in SingaporeApril 30, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    Thanks for sharing...

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  26. JoApril 30, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Yum - croutons. Imagine it going into ceaser salad, pumpkin soup, tomato soup! Add some garlic and I could probably munch these as a snack. Lol.

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  27. Joyce @ Chunky CookyApril 30, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    I dont eat salads but I will always dig out the croutons to eat as snacks whenever they appear in the salads.. Hehehe.. It's really good just by eating on its own for a snack..

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  28. Awayofmind Bakery HouseApril 30, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    this is yummy, can be taken like a snack!

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  29. Nami | Just One CookbookApril 30, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    What that's it? I'm totally making this! Have a good dressing? I try several recipes but so far, just so so recipe. Love to try yours!

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  30. lenaMay 2, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    looks very golden, thank you for sharing the baking method!

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  31. mNhLMay 9, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    Now I know how to make the delicious croutons. It is so simple.

    I love Ceasar Salad.....yummy.

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  32. AveryOctober 28, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    yummy and easy to prepare. thank you for sharing this recipe :)

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