Pumpernickel Croutons

Pumpernickel Croutons

Pumpernickel Croutons

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INGREDIENTS:

• One loaf of Pumpernickel rye bread
• ½ of a cup of extra virgin olive oil (plus extra)
• Dried Basil
• Salt
• Pepper
• Crazy Jane’s Mixed Up Salt
• Garlic Powder

DIRECTIONS:

• Preheat oven to 400°F & line a cookie sheet with foil
• Slice the loaf of bread into half inch slices

• Cut each slice of bread into half inch strips
• Cut up the strips of bread into little cubes

• Spread croutons evenly onto the cookie sheet, making sure they aren’t too crowded
• Douse the croutons in olive oil so that each cube is completely covered 
• Sprinkle herbs and spices over the croutons to taste, mixing with your hands when finished

• Bake for 20-25 minutes (until crunchy)
• Let cool on a cooling rack lined with parchment paper

• Enjoy on a salad or as a snack, & store in an airtight container!