Recipe for homemade croutons

Croutons are, as the name suggests, a French invention. And a crispy "croûton" is in fact the essence of two very central ingredients in French country cuisine: Bread and fat. Proof of how delicious simple ingredients can taste. These homemade croutons taste fantastic. With a delicious taste and a rustic appearance, even when they are "just" made from ready-made bread. There is really no reason to buy those boring croutons in a box at the supermarket. It tastes SO much better to make them yourself, and it is an excellent way to use up leftovers that might otherwise just go in the trash. 

TIP: Cut leftover bread into cubes and put them in a bag in the freezer. Then you can quickly make croutons from the frozen bread cubes when the time comes and the craving strikes. That way, even a single slice of bread doesn't go to waste.

Easy recipe for croutons with spices

Making your own croutons is easy. Really, really easy. Simply cut bread into cubes and toss them in a little oil and salt before toasting them in the oven until crispy. Then they can be used right away on everything from soup to green salads seam a classic caesar salad. 

TIP: Try croutons above Jerusalem artichoke soup or cauliflower soup. 

 Croutons can be made very simply with olive oil and salt, but you can also try some of these variations:

• Garlic - add 1-2 cloves of pressed garlic
• Ramson oil - Blend the chives with oil and fold into the bread cubes.
• Vinegar and black pepper - Drizzle 2 tbsp. vinegar and ground black pepper over the baking sheet. 
• Thyme - Both fresh and dried thyme taste wonderful when added before baking. 
• Smoked paprika - Just a little sprinkle gives great flavor
• Parmesan - Grate the parmesan bread cubes and make delicious cheese croutons.