How to Make Sourdough Croutons

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Homemade croutons are just about the easiest thing ever to make, and a million times better than anything you can buy at the store. They’re also easy to customize with whatever seasonings you might be craving, they can be made with any kind of bread that you have on hand (including gluten-free), and they’re easy to make as large or small, soft or crispy, plain or seasoned as you might prefer. Plus, if you’re trying to eat more greens in your life, I’m convinced that having a fresh batch of croutons around is one of the best motivators to toss together a quick salad. Or they’re also delicious for topping a fresh bowl of tomato soup or gazpacho (<– new recipe coming tomorrow, stay tuned!) this time of year.

So grab that leftover bread, and let’s bake up a quick batch!

How to Make Sourdough Croutons

Sourdough Croutons

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Side Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf sourdough bread (about 12 ounces), cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning, homemade or store-bought
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.  Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, evenly drizzle the olive oil over the bread chunks.  Then evenly sprinkle the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper over the bread.  Toss gently until well-combined.
  • Spread the bread cubes out in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Bake until golden, turning once halfway through cooking in order to brown all sides of the croutons.  Cooking time will depend on the thickness of the cubes, so watch to be sure that they do not burn. (Mine generally take between 15-20 minutes.)
  • Remove from oven, and let cool completely.  Use immediately, or store in an air-tight container for up to 1 week.

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