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Cheat's NYT Bread Crumb Crunch

A simplified version of Samin Nosrat's NYT bread crumb crunch for days when all you have is stale bread and a couple of dried herbs.
Course: Snacks
Dietary: Dairy Free, No Added Sugar, Nut Free, Refined Sugar Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 4 thick pieces of bread I used challah
  • 2 teaspoon dried onion flakes
  • 2 teaspoons dried sage
  • 1 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoons dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoons dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  • Remove the crusts from the bread and tear it into pieces. Add to a food processor along with all the herbs, dried onion flakes and salt. Blitz until the bread becomes fine breadcrumbs no larger than pea sized.
  • Heat olive oil in a large frying pan and add the breadcrumb mixture to the pan. 
  • Cook on a low-medium heat, stirring often until the breadcrumbs have become golden brown, 3-5 minutes. 
  • Remove and allow to cool before using – they crisp up as they cool. 
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or enjoy immediately.