Bread Crumbs
Okay, this is an easy one but, I have bought bread crumbs before and really no one needs to buy bread crumbs. In our house no one is a big fan of the heels so we save those to make our bread crumbs.
Once I have enough saved up I pull on our blender and blend up the heels into a nice pile of bread crumbs.
Once all the crumbs are blended I put them on a stone, and place them in the oven. I usually will pop them in after I have cooked supper and then just turn off the oven and leave them in the oven as the oven cools. This drys out the crumbs quite nicely. If you want a very fine crumb you can blend them again. You can also add a bit of oregano and garlic powder if you want Italian crumbs.
Finally, I place them in an airtight jar and use as I need them. Since they have been thoroughly dried out they won’t spoil or mold.
Enjoy!
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10 Comments
Savannah
Great idea. No one is really fond of the ends of the loaves here either. I'll have to try this instead of buying bread crumbs next time.
ontheoldpath
I once read somewhere, can't remember where or I'd give credit, about a Mom who would turn the heels to the inside and make a PB& J sandwich for her kids and they'd never know they were eating the heels 😀
Savannah
Yea I've done that with Tobi before..he never notices. I just don't always think of it lol
Kirsten
It may be a simple recipe, but it's just the one I wanted! I've been wanting to make my own bread crumbs for some time now. Thanks! 🙂
~Kirsten
http://oursmalltribe.blogspot.com
ontheoldpath
Oh good, I debated posting this, so I'm glad I did!
Leah O
What a great idea. I am doing this from now on. Thanks!
Lisa @ Happy in Dole
Great idea! I make my own breadcrumbs, but never thought to dry them for storage. Will be trying this next time I make up a batch! Thanks for sharing! Blessings to you and yours, ~Lisa
Kelley
I will be using this! Thanks for posting it!
Jo
I bake my own bread and hate wasting any of it, so I turn what isn't eaten into crumbs. I cut the bread in slices and sprinkle with oil and toast in the oven until dry then I turn it into breadcrumbs.
Ma
I make bread crumbs, too:)
I can't believe how much they charge for a little box of them at the store.