Rosemary Garlic Croutons From St Augustine Recipes

Steps:

• Trim the crusts from the slices of bread.
• Cut into 1/2 inch (1cm) cubes.
• Keep aside.
• Heat oil in a skillet or frying pan on moderately low flame.
• While the oil is heating, crush the clove of garlic and rosemary, separately, using your mortar and pestle.
• You can also crumble the rosemary between the palms of your hands if you like.
• I personally like to crush it to bring out the flavour to the fullest.
• Now, add the crushed garlic to the moderately hot oil and cook for a minute, stirring continuously until it is golden.
• Remove the garlic.
• Toss in the bread cubes and crushed/crumbled rosemary.
• Cook these awesome croutons, tossing lightly, until they are lightly browned all over.
• Sprinkle with salt to taste.
• Remove from the skillet or pan and transfer onto paper towels to drain.
• Serve over soup (if they last that long!).

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to high heat. Combine the olive oil, garlic, basil, parsley, rosemary, salt and pepper in a small bowl and allow to sit 10 to 15 minutes, covered, at room temperature.
• Cut the bread slices diagonally. Lightly brush 1 side of the bread triangles with the oil mix and place oiled-side up on the grill. Grill 2 to 3 minutes, flip and cook until nicely marked, 1 to 2 minutes more. Remove, dice into 3/4-inch cubes with a serrated knife and serve hot.
• Cook's Note: Can be premade and quickly reheated in a broiler for 45 seconds to 1 minute.

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.

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat margarine.
• Add seasonings.
• Cook for about 1 minute to soften.
• Stir in bread cubes and saute until browned and crisp.
• Scatter on tops of soups or salads just before serving.
• VARIATIONS: - try other seasonings of your choice such as curry powder, cut into cubes.
• Spread on ungreased baking sheet.
• Toast in 400 deg F oven for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp.
• Store in tin at room temperature for 1-2 days; some of their crispness will be lost if stored in plastic container.
• They may be reheated and crisped in 350 deg F oven for 5 minutes.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Mix together the garlic, salt, and olive oil in a small bowl.
• Put the bread cubes on a baking sheet and drizzle the garlic oil over them.
• Toss to coat.
• Spread them out in a single layer.
• Bake for about 15 minutes, or until lightly browned and very dry.
• About halfway through, stir once to brown evenly.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large saute pan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Stir in garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute.
• Add bread cubes, and toss to coat.
• Spread on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 15 minutes, or until crisp and dry.
• Check frequently to prevent burning.
• Cool.