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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (11g) Recipe makes 10 servings
Calories 55
Calories from Fat 38		(69%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 4.3g	6%
	Saturated Fat 0.6g	3%
	Monounsaturated Fat 3.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 105mg		4%
Potassium 10mg		0%
Total Carbohydrate 3.8g		1%
	Dietary Fiber 0.2g	0%
	Sugars 0.4g
Protein 0.6g		1%
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Recipe #92923 | 40 min | 30 min prep | add private note

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By: Jim in Washington
Jun 8, 2004

After trial and error this composite of spices seem to suit most of my family members. Some want it spicy hot, some can't abide any spices. I wouldn't want any fewer spices than these few basic ones. The croutons should be watched closely while cooking as they will burn quickly.

SERVES 10 , 2 cups (change servings and units)

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 cloves garlic
2 cups bread, cut to desired size. 1/4,½ inch or bigger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon basil

Directions

1
Pre-heat oven to 350 Degrees F.
2
Spread aluminum foil over a cookie sheet and set aside.
3
In a medium sized bowl, mix together the oil and spices.
4
Stir well to blend.
5
Add bread pieces and toss to coat well.
6
Spread bread pieces out in single layer on foil lined cookie sheet.
7
Drizzle any remaining oil over bread and place in oven.
8
Bake for about 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
9
Turn once halfway through baking time to brown, evenly.
10
Watch closely to prevent burning.

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From: Miss Annie

On Jan 3, 2009

Excellent recipe, Jim. This recipe has many possibilites, and soooo much better than a box of croutons that will break you teeth. I had 4 small hamburger buns in my freezer. I don't like frozen bread, but hated to throw them away, so I made this recipe with the best results! I made this recipe but the only change I made was to substitue Italian Herbs for the Basil (not in my pantry). Wow! Good Stuff! The garlic and oil worked their magic on the light, airy buns. Thanks, Jim for sharing your recipe. I will be using it again on those 2 bags of hot dog buns I have in my freezer.

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From: shimmerysummersun

On Jul 20, 2008

Made these for a luncheon for my godmother to go on a spinach salad and there were rave reviews! Her and her company enjoyed the slight garlic flavor of these croutons. I, of course, had to try one and I thought they were delicious as well! Thanks for posting!

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From: Bergy

On Jul 24, 2004

Easy nice light flavor. I used dried basil that I put through my mini blender to get it very fine. My process was a bit different-I removed crusts from the bread, mixed together the oil & spices then I painted both sides of the bread slices, cut into apprx 1"x3/4" cubes and continued as per your instructions. I find that the oil is very evenly distrbuted when I paint it on. Love croutons with my salad Thanks Jim for an excellent crouton recipe

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From: Merlot

On Feb 19, 2006

We love these croutons!!! Why buy store-bought when you can make your own...these were so easy and so good. I used them to top a big bowl of tomato soup. Great combination of flavors. I highly recomend these to everyone. Thanks for sharing, Jim in Washington.

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