Croutons (Toasted French Bread Slices)

By Craig Claiborne and Pierre Franey

Total Time
15 minutes
Rating
4(28)
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Ingredients

Yield:Twenty-eight croutons
  • 1loaf French bread, about 14 inches long
  • 1large clove garlic, peeled
  • 3tablespoons melted butter
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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

188 calories; 7 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 26 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 6 grams protein; 302 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.

  2. Step 2

    Rub the crust of the bread all over and generously with the garlic clove. Cut the bread crosswise into 28 slices of equal width. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet. Brush each slice with butter.

  3. Step 3

    Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake six minutes or until the slices are nicely toasted.

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Doris

Excellent croutons. I like garlic and would add more next time.

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