Homemade Sourdough Croutons

Ingredients

• 1 loaf sourdough bread
• 2 1/2 fluid ounces olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed or very finely chopped (or more, to taste)
• 1 teaspoon dried mixed Italian herbs or Italian spices (OR be creative and mix your own favourite dried spices)

Directions

1. 1

   Cut the loaf in half lengthwise and scoop out all the soft bread – DO NOT use the crust.

2. 2

   Tear the bread into ½” to ¾” chunks.

3. 3

   Whisk or blend together the oil, salt, pepper, garlic and mixed spices.

4. 4

   Toss the bread chunks in the oil mixture, making sure that they are all coated.

5. 5

   Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.

6. 6

   Place them on a large baking sheet and place in a 300-degree oven for 15- 20 minutes, turning them ever 5 minutes, until they are golden brown.