Description
These deliciously crunchy gluten-free croutons are super easy to make, and they make a great addition to soups, salads, stuffing, or even as a snack on their own! Totally dairy-free and vegan too! Go make a big batch of homemade croutons today!
Ingredients
- 1 loaf stale gluten-free bread (best if it’s an unsliced loaf you can cut yourself)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375F (190C).
- Cut Bread into Chunks: Cut the loaf of bread into even slices, before cutting each slice into evenly-sized cubes (approximately 1-inch sized cubes).
- Coat Bread Cubes with Oil, Herbs and Salt: Combine the cut bread chunks in a large mixing bowl, and mix well with the olive oil, dried herbs and salt until evenly coated.
- Transfer Bread Cubes to Large Baking Sheet: Place the coated bread cubes in a single layer on a large baking sheet, making sure to spread them out as much as possible so they are not crowded together.
- Bake Until Golden Brown: Bake the bread cubes for 10 to 12 minutes until they are golden brown, tossing them halfway through to ensure that they cook evenly.
- Cool Completely Before Storing: Let the gluten-free croutons cool completely on the baking sheet before serving or storing in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Notes
Gluten-Free Bread: I like making my own soft, fluffy gluten-free bread, but you can use whichever loaf of gluten-free bread you have available. To keep this totally vegan, make sure you use a loaf of vegan, gluten-free bread.
Olive Oil: I recommend using extra virgin olive oil for the best taste. If you don’t have olive oil on hand, feel free to use other vegetable oils such as avocado oil, sunflower oil, canola oil if you prefer. You can also use melted vegan butter or melted coconut oil . Alternatively, if you are not lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use melted butter too.
Dried Herbs/Spices: I like using a mix of dried parsley, dried oregano, granulated garlic (or garlic powder) and salt for plenty of flavor. However, feel free to use other herbs and spices such as onion powder, dried thyme, dried rosemary etc.
Storing/Freezing: To store, place in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 1 week. To freeze, place the gluten-free croutons in a freezer-safe container or ziplock bag and freeze for up to 2 months. Before using, toast the croutons in the oven at 350F for 5 to 7 minutes.
Barely adapted from: A Saucy Kitchen
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
