Learn how to make croutons at home with our simple recipe, method and top tips. These will make crunchy toppings for soups, salads and warming pasta bakes
Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 thick slices bread
- ½ tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp mixed seeds
- 1 tbsp parsley
Method
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Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Rub the whole garlic clove over both sides of the bread. Tear it into rough chunks and toss with the oil, a good pinch of salt and the seeds.
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Spread out on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 mins until golden and crisp. Mix with the chopped parsley. Sprinkle on soup or a salad for added crunch.