Another advantage is that you have control of what goes in. There are so many different types of breadcrumbs, from Japanese panko to whole-wheat breadcrumbs. However, the ingredient list on the package may contain words that are unknown and hard to pronounce. Homemade breadcrumbs are so much healthier and more delicious, too. You don’t have to limit yourself to white or wheat bread. Soft white bread makes good homemade panko-type breadcrumbs. Try this with Italian or French bread, onion rolls, herbed bread, and definitely homemade bread makes the best homemade breadcrumbs. It doesn’t have much flavor on its own, but the larger-than-normal-breadcrumbs flakes add a wonderful texture to whatever it tops or coats. Homemade breadcrumbs are from a variety of bread, white bread, whole wheat bread, and even gluten-free. The texture isn’t quite as light and flaky as panko, but it still is delicious. It just depends on the texture you’re looking for. Breadcrumbs also make a good filler in meatloaf and meatballs.

Recipe Ingredients

This might seem like a no-brainer. Duh! Bread. Not so fast! The kind of breadcrumbs you want will decide the bread you use. The choices are endless, including homemade bread.

White or Whole Wheat Bread – Do you want light, flaky, and crispy breadcrumbs? Then white, crustless bread for panko is what you want. You don’t need to remove the crust if you want regular breadcrumbs. Or do you prefer something with a little more substance and flavor? Then whole wheat bread mixed with your favorite seasonings might be what you want.Seasonings – Do you want seasoned breadcrumbs? Homemade Italian Seasoning makes perfect seasoned breadcrumbs. Rosemary is another herb that I love in breadcrumbs. Creole seasoning is delicious, too. You can easily top your Baked Mac and Cheese recipe with herbed breadcrumbs.

How to Make Homemade Breadcrumbs

For Panko

Break Bread – To make a cup of panko, you need four slices of white bread with the crust cut off. Break it into small pieces without smashing it or pulsing it in a food processor. Dry It – Spread it out on a baking sheet and bake it at 300°F/150°C for about half an hour. Start checking them at around 20 minutes to make sure they don’t brown, just dry.

For Regular Breadcrumbs

For dry bread, break the bread up, put it in a blender or food processor, and grind it to the desired consistency.For day-old bread, toast it in the oven until it is dried. Break it up into pieces, put it in a blender or food processor, and grind to the desired consistency.For fresh bread, break the bread into small pieces. If you want tiny pieces, run them through a food processor. Fresh bread still has moisture and is best used right away, or it may mold. How easy is that?

Substitutes for Breadcrumbs

Tips and Tricks

How to Store Breadcrumbs

There’s no need to refrigerate your homemade breadcrumbs. In fact, they do better in an airtight jar and stored in a dark, cool cabinet. They can last up to 6 months, no problem, because they’re dry. The important thing to remember is to keep moisture away from them, so they don’t mold. Another option is to store the breadcrumbs in an airtight sealable freezer bag. They will last indefinitely in the freezer.

Fantastic Recipes to Use Breadcrumbs

Conclusion

So there is how you can save time and money by making homemade breadcrumbs. What is your favorite way to use them? Let me know in the comments! ❤️

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