Breadcrumbs

Breadcrumbs
Vegan, Dairy-Free

It wasn't until recently that it dawned on me that if store bought bread has a lot of ingredients than store bought breadcrumbs probably do too.  Not sure why it took me so long to put two and two together, but I took a look at the ingredient list and it was even worse then bread!  Now, I can't say that we often have left over pieces of bread, but when we do I throw them in the freeze (in a freezer bag) until I have enough to make into breadcrumbs.  More often, I will make an extra loaf of bread and slice it up.

Ingredients:
Slices of homemade bread (see homemade bread recipe)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350. 
2. Place slices of bread on baking sheet and bake in oven for about 10-12 mins until bread is dry and slightly crispy.
3. Break up slices of bread so they fit into food processor
4. Run food processor for about 45 seconds or until you get desired consistency. 

You can keep the breadcrumbs in a resealable plastic freezer bag in the fridge for a few days otherwise store them in the freezer.   The homemade breadcrumbs contain a lot less salt then store bought, so just be aware when using them in your recipes, you may want to adjust.  Also, if a recipe calls for seasoned breadcrumbs I will often add Italian herbs.

Why it's good for you:
Minimal ingredients and you can control what kind of breadcrumbs you make depending on the flour you use for your bread.

I would love to hear your thought and comments on any of the recipes!  Thanks for reading and hope you are finding it useful!