How to Make Breadcrumbs
Equipment you will need for this technique:
- Bread board
- Bread knife
- Baking tray
- Box grater
- Bowl/sealed container
Introduction:
Making your own breadcrumbs at home is simple and versatile. Whether you need a coating for chicken or fish, or a crispy topping for gratins and bakes, homemade breadcrumbs are the perfect solution. Follow these steps to create dried breadcrumbs from scratch.
How to make a Breadcrumbs
- Prepare the Bread:
- For dried breadcrumbs, use dry or stale bread. If you don’t have any, slice fresh bread and spread it out on a board, leaving it uncovered overnight to go stale and brittle.
- Quick Drying Method:
- If you don’t have time to let the bread dry out naturally, thinly slice fresh bread and lay it flat on a baking tray. Ensure the slices are spread out and not overlapping.
- Bake in a low oven at 140C/120C Fan/Gas 1 for around 10-15 minutes until golden, then leave to cool for 10 minutes.
- Create Breadcrumbs:
- Grate the dry bread on a box grater into a container. Alternatively, blitz the bread into fine crumbs in a food processor if you have one.
- Store the Breadcrumbs:
- Store the dried breadcrumbs in a clean, dry, sealed container either at room temperature or in the fridge. They can be stored for several months.
- Quick Alternative:
- For an even quicker version, you can use crackers or cornflakes instead of bread, and skip straight to the grating stage.
