Name: Butter Croutons
Total time: PLACEHOLDER
Ingredients: 6 slices white sandwich bread crusts removed and slices cut into ½-inch cubes (about 3 cups); 3 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted

Yield

Serves 4 to 6 (Makes about 3 cups)

Ingredients

6 slices white sandwich bread crusts removed and slices cut into ½-inch cubes (about 3 cups)

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Ingredients

6 slices white sandwich bread crusts removed and slices cut into ½-inch cubes (about 3 cups)

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Ingredients

6 slices white sandwich bread crusts removed and slices cut into ½-inch cubes (about 3 cups)

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Before You Begin

Either fresh or stale bread can be used in this recipe, although stale bread is easier to cut and crisps more quickly in the oven. To use stale bread, reduce the baking time by about two minutes. Croutons made from stale bread will be more crisp than those made from fresh. Be sure to use regular or thick-sliced bread.

Instructions

Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees. Combine bread cubes and salt and pepper to taste in medium bowl. Drizzle with butter and toss well with rubber spatula to combine.

Spread croutons in single layer on rimmed baking sheet or in shallow baking dish. Bake croutons, turning over at halfway mark, until golden brown and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. After cooling, croutons can be stored in an airtight container or plastic bag for up to 3 days.