Breadcrumbs
Martha chats about the recent roast of Matt Lauer and her trip to New Orleans, and shows you how to make dried and fresh breadcrumbs, a Good Thing for saving money.
Fresh Bread Crumbs
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Breadcrumbs
Martha chats about the recent roast of Matt Lauer and her trip to New Orleans,...
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The Martha Stewart Show, October Fall 2008
- Yield Makes about 2 1/4 cups
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Ingredients
- 1 loaf (8 ounces) day-old bread, crusts removed and bread cut into 1-inch cubes (about 5 cups)
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest (from about 2 lemons), optional
- 5 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage, optional
- 3 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried optional
- 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, optional
- 3 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, or 1 teaspoon dried optional
- 3 tablespoons very finely chopped garlic, optional
Directions
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Working in two batches, pulse bread cubes in a food processor to fine crumbs; transfer to a medium bowl.
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To make plain breadcrumbs, stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons coarse salt and season with pepper. To make lemon-sage breadcrumbs, stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons coarse salt, lemon zest, and sage; season with pepper. To make parmesan-oregano breadcrumbs, stir in 1 tablespoon salt, oregano, and parmesan cheese; season with pepper. To make garlic-parsley breadcrumbs, stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons salt, parsley, and garlic; season with pepper.
Cook's Note
Freeze unused breadcrumbs in a resealable plastic bag for up to one month.
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