Sourdough Bread Crumbs From Scratch
Sourdough bread crumbs add texture and crunch, making dishes even more delicious. Rather than buying pre-packaged bread crumbs, make your own at home with old sourdough bread. When you have an older loaf sitting in the breadbox or no one is eating the end slices, use them for bread crumbs! This recipe post includes a video tutorial so you can make it alongside me, step-by-step!
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Sourdough Bread Crumbs Video Tutorial
Type of Bread for Bread Crumbs
You can essentially use any type of sourdough bread but the best is older loaves or ends. You’ll want the moisture level to be pretty low so it’s easier to make the bread crumbs. Fresh sourdough loaves usually have a good amount of moisture but if you’re in a pinch you can make it work!
Recipe Inspiration
That’s how this recipe blossomed, we had half of a loaf starting to get super dry in our bread box and the ends of another loaf sitting around. I didn’t want to waste them but we weren’t eating it up. I knew I needed to figure something out and if you know me personally, I like to get creative. After taking inventory of the fridge, freezer, and pantry I thought, “Breaded Nashville hot chicken sounds wonderful for supper but we don’t have anything for the breading.” That’s when I decided to try a batch of homemade bread crumbs. After a few tries, I created the perfect recipe and that’s why we’re here!
Important Things To Know
How Large To Cut Bread?
When prepping your bread, you’ll want to cut the pieces into cubes. This allows even toasting in the oven which dries the bread out so much quicker. Also, it’ll be easier to blend the pieces in your food processor. My first take on testing for this recipe was a disaster. I didn’t cut the pieces small enough which ended up causing issues with our food processor. You live and you learn haha!
What’s the Best Bread Crumb Storage?
After making your bread crumbs, it’s important to store them correctly so they stay fresh. If you plan to use them within a day or two, store in a glass, airtight container. If you don’t know when you’ll use them, store in a glass, airtight container in your freezer. It’ll keep them fresh for up to three months.
What Can You Use Bread Crumbs For?
There are tons and tons of recipes you can make for using up bread crumbs. If you’re looking for a savory entrée try hand-breaded chicken strips, crab cakes, and oven-baked parmesan-crusted fish. If you’re looking for a side dish or appetizer try crumb-topped macaroni and cheese, and jalapeno popper Mexican street corn. Finally, if you’re looking for dessert ideas try The Easiest Berry Cobbler Recipe You’ll Ever Try.
Items You’ll Need To Make Bread Crumbs
You won’t need many items to make bread crumbs but there are a few that are nice to have on hand. These include a bread knife, a nontoxic baking sheet, and a food processor.
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Homemade Sourdough Bread Crumbs
Ingredients
- Sourdough Bread (use what you have amount doesn't matter)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Then cut your bread into 1-2 inch cubes and place them on a baking sheet. No parchment necessary.
- Bake for 10-20 minutes until bread is all dried out.
- Let cool on the pan for 10 minutes.
- Place dried bread into a food processor or blender and blend on high until all bread has turned into crumbs.
- Pour into a glass storage container and store in the freezer for 6-12 months.
Video
Love how the bread crumbs turned out!!!
I did this bread crumb recipe to use up my sourdough loaf I had that was getting dry.
Great ideal so I have no waste. Another great way to save money!!
I’ll use them for on top of my homemade mac and cheese. Plus to coat my meat or put in my meatloaf.
I am so happy to hear they turned out amazing!! I do the same thing when my loaves start getting old, it’s the perfect way to extend their use! Those are wonderful ideas especially to put in your meat loaf! I love topping casseroles with these bread crumbs and tossing chicken in them for homemade nuggets. Thanks so much for sharing how this recipe turned out for you!😊