Okano’s Kitchen: Recipes
Croutons
Samurai Bread croutons are so delicious you can eat them alone. My son Amos used to take them to school as a snack, and if any of his friends knew he had some they would disappear at lightning speed! They also make the best caesar salad on the planet. Here, they are pictured with mushroom ragout. YUM.
Directions:
Cut up your day old or on the dry side Samurai Bread into roughly 1” cubes. Using your hands, toss the bread cubes with enough olive oil and salt and pepper that each cube is lightly coated. For a whole loaf of bread you would need at least ¼ cup. Mince a few cloves or garlic and add them to the toss. A few pinches of garlic salt would be good too.
Either bake in a 350 degree oven, tossing frequently, or use a fry pan on medium heat and stir the croutons constantly. Either way get the bread cubes nice and brown and crunchy! I usually end up adding a bit more olive oil as I cook them. Taste as you go!