Breadcrumbs (Plain and Seasoned)

• 8 slices white bread

Plain

Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):

Calories 43 (6% from fat) • carb. 9g • pro. 1g • fat 0g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 92mg • calc. 92mg • fiber 0g

Seasoned

Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):

Calories 44 (6% from fat) • carb. 9g • pro. 1g • fat 0g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 138mg • calc. 94mg • fiber 0g

 Active Time: 5 minutes Inactive Time: 30 minutes

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Bake slices of bread in a single layer (either directly on the oven racks or on a baking pan) until bread is completely dried out, about 20 minutes. Cool, 5 to 10 minutes.
2. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of the food processor. Break toasted bread into medium- size pieces and add to work bowl. Pulse 6 to 8 times, then process on High until desired texture is achieved, about 30 to 60 seconds.

Note: Breadcrumbs can also be made from day-old bread without baking. Simply break into pieces and follow above instruction until finely chopped.

Seasoned Breadcrumbs: Add ¼ teaspoon each kosher salt, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder and onion powder to work bowl with bread pieces and process as above.