Rachael Ray Sourdough Croutons Recipes

SAN FRAN-CAESAR WITH SOUR DOUGH CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• Heat garlic and oil over low heat and melt butter into the oil. Place the bread in a large bowl and toss with garlic oil and butter. Season with pepper, Parmesan and thyme. Spread croutons evenly on a baking sheet and bake until crisp and golden, 15 minutes.
• In the bowl you made the croutons in, combine garlic, lemon juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Whisk in extra-virgin olive oil while mixing the dressing.
• Remove croutons and let cool. When you are ready to serve, add lettuce to the dressing in the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Add cheese, salt and pepper, croutons. Toss again. Adjust seasonings and serve, with or without anchovies.

HOMEMADE SOURDOUGH CROUTONS

Steps:

• Cut the loaf in half lengthwise and scoop out all the soft bread – DO NOT use the crust.
• Tear the bread into ½” to ¾” chunks.
• Whisk or blend together the oil, salt, pepper, garlic and mixed spices.
• Toss the bread chunks in the oil mixture, making sure that they are all coated.
• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
• Place them on a large baking sheet and place in a 300-degree oven for 15- 20 minutes, turning them ever 5 minutes, until they are golden brown.

CROUTONS

Steps:

• Cut buns into bite size pieces.
• You can also use bread, which can be fresh or 'day-old'.
• Place pieces in a bowl and drizzle oil over as you stir to coat.
• Feel free to use more or less oil than is called for.
• The more oil you use, the more melt-in-your-mouth they will be.
• Sprinkle with seasoning salt.
• You can also use garlic powder, oregano, Italian seasoning or any combination of them.
• Bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes, stirring once.