Quick Tips

Home Made Bread Crumbs

• It is fun and easy to make your own bread crumbs. Place a layer of fresh, sliced bread on a baking sheet, brush lightly with butter and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Bake at 300-degrees until lightly browned and completely dry. Cool completely and break into pieces. Pulse in a food processor or place into a sturdy plastic bag and crush gently with a rolling pin.

Making your own Seasoned Bread Crumbs

• It's easy to make your own seasoned bread crumbs for use as a crisp casserole topping, a coating for chicken or fish or a crust for vegetable gratin's. Use completely dry or stale bread, tear it into small pieces and grind it into crumbs in a food processor. If your bread is still somewhat soft, cut into thin slices and place in a 250 degrees oven until completely dry. Season the dried bread by simply spraying with cooking spray and coating with herbs.