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| | From: Genie· (Original Message) | Sent: 1/25/2008 7:57 PM |
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| | From: Genie· | Sent: 8/22/2008 2:57 AM |
Cornbread Croutons
1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 large egg 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 (4-oz.) container crumbled blue cheese 1/2 cup canned whole kernel corn, drained
1. Combine the first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl. 2. Whisk together egg, milk, and oil. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture just until smooth; fold in blue cheese and corn. (Batter will be thick.) Spread mixture in an even layer (about 1 inch thick) in a greased 8-inch square pan. 3. Bake at 400° for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove cornbread from pan; place on rack to cool completely. 4. Cut cornbread into 1-inch cubes; place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8 minutes, turning once after 4 minutes. Remove from oven, and let cool. Makes about 6 cups | |
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| | From: Genie· | Sent: 8/22/2008 2:58 AM |
Garlic Croutons
1/4 cup butter 2 large garlic cloves, pressed 3/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 4 large dinner yeast rolls, cubed (about 3 1/4 cups cubes) Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red pepper; sauté 30 seconds. Remove from heat; stir in bread cubes until evenly coated. Spread bread cubes in an even layer on a lightly greased aluminum foil-lined jelly-roll pan. Bake at 300° for 20 to 25 minutes or until browned and crisp, stirring occasionally. Spread in a single layer on wax paper to cool completely. Store in an airtight container up to 1 week.
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| | From: Genie· | Sent: 8/22/2008 2:58 AM |
Sweet Croutons
4 cups French bread cubes 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Toss together bread cubes and melted butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon; add to bread cubes, tossing to coat. Spread in a single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 375°, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. | |
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| | From: Genie· | Sent: 8/22/2008 2:59 AM |
Goat Cheese And Chive Croutons
1 (8-ounce) French baguette 3 tablespoons MAZOLA Canola Oil 1 (3-ounce) log goat cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons mayonnaise Cut baguette diagonally into 8 slices; brush bread slices with oil. Stir together goat cheese, chopped chives, and mayonnaise. Spread mixture evenly on bread slices. Bake at 400° for 8 to 10 minutes. | |
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| | From: Genie· | Sent: 8/22/2008 2:59 AM |
Seasoned Sourdough Croutons
2 & 1/2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp crushed or powdered garlic 4 slices sourdough bread, cubed 1/2 tsp dried rosemary 1/8 tsp finely ground salt 1/4 tsp finely ground pepper | Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, rosemary, saltd and pepper, and continue to heat for about 1-2 minutes. Toss in cubed bread and stir to cover in oil and spices for about 1-2 minutes more. Move to parchment paper covered baking sheet and bake in a 325 degree oven for about 15 minutes until golden, stirring every 5 minutes. Remove and serve immediately over salad or let cool and store until ready to use with salad.
Makes 8 1/4 cup servings.
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| | From: Genie· | Sent: 8/22/2008 3:00 AM |
Crispy Croutons
Thinly slice 1 French bread baguette. Brush cut sides with olive oil; place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Bake at 350° for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden. Goes great with tomato soup. | |
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| | From: Genie· | Sent: 8/22/2008 3:01 AM |
Pita Croutons
2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon crushed garlic Dash of salt 1 (8-inch) pita bread round, split into 2 circles
Combine olive oil and next 3 ingredients, and brush olive oil mixture over the inside of each pita bread circle. Cut each pita bread circle into bite-size pieces, and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 5 to 7 minutes or until croutons are golden brown. | |
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| | From: Genie· | Sent: 8/22/2008 3:01 AM |
Spiced Croutons
1/2 (8-ounce) French bread loaf, cubed Vegetable cooking spray 1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice Coat bread cubes evenly with cooking spray. Place in a zip-top plastic bag; add spice. Seal bag, and shake to coat. Arrange bread cubes on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 10 to 15 minutes or until browned. Cool. | |
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| | From: Genie· | Sent: 8/22/2008 3:02 AM |
Rye Caraway Croutons
3 cups cubed rye bread Butter flavored cooking spray 2 tsp Caraway seeds
| Preheat oven to 375* Spray bread cubes with cooking spray and sprinkle with the caraway seeds. Arrange in a single layer on a cookie sheet and bake until browned about 10 minutes, stirring/flipping at least once.
Makes 12 servings (1/4 cup each) | |
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| | From: Genie· | Sent: 9/6/2008 1:21 AM |
From: chadsangel (Original Message) | Sent: 9/3/2008 11:28 PM | Rye Croutons Brush both sides of 5 slices of rye bread with 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, softened. Cut bread into ½ inch cubes. Spread out in a large shallow baking dish. Bake in a 300 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until cubes are dry and crisp; stir at least once. Cool. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator. Makes 2 cups croutons. | |
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| | From: Genie· | Sent: 9/6/2008 1:21 AM |
Caesar Croutons Brush both sides of three ½ inch thick slices of firm texture white or French bread with some Garlic Olive Oil (recipe below). Cut bread into ½ inch cubes. Spread out in a large shallow baking dish. Bake in a 300 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until cubes are dry and crisp. Sprinkle with some grated Parmesan cheese. Cool. Store croutons in a covered jar in the refrigerator. | |
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| | From: Genie· | Sent: 9/6/2008 1:22 AM |
Croutons Heat oven to 400 degrees. Cur crusts from bread slices. Spread both sides generously with butter, softened; cut into ½ inch cubes. Bake in an ungreased pan, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, 10 to 15 minutes. | |
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