Bread Crumbs

I don't know about everyone else, but I can't eat a whole loaf of bread before it starts going bad.  I like an occasional sandwich or toast but I still can't get it all eaten in time.  

I guess I could freeze it but I have found that I use bread crumbs for a lot of things, like the cordon bleu recipe coming up. So, I thought I would share this with you before I share the chicken cordon bleu recipe.  

Here is how I make bread crumbs:

2 tablespoons of butter

Zesty Blend (Garlic and Herb) Seasoning

2 Slices of Bread

Melt the butter down by placing in the microwave for about 20 seconds or so. If it isn't completed melted, stir and it should break down.  If not place in the microwave for another 5 seconds or so and it should melt down.   

I add the zesty blend and this depends on what I am making, I don't really measure, but I would start out with 1/4 teaspoon and build on that if you like.  I don't think you can really go wrong with the spices.

You can use the spices you like, an Italian seasoning is good too, maybe you just want it plain or just a little salt and pepper, it's up to you.  

Brush the butter with spice mixture on your slices of bread.  

Place in a 250 degree oven or toaster oven and bake for 15 minutes.  Turn the bread and bake for another 15 minutes.  

Take the bread out of the oven and break up the bread into more manageable sizes and place on a flat surface and use a rolling pin to make fine bread crumbs.  

Really simple to do.  

I use them right away, but you can store them in an air tight container in the refrigerator for several months.