Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes Fresh Bread Crumbs 3.3 (27) Add your rating & review By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 28, 2013 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: Makes about 2 1/4 cups This recipe for bread crumbs is adapted from the February 2004 issue of Martha Stewart Living. 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 ½ tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried optional ¾ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, optional 3 ½ tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, or 1 teaspoon dried optional 3 tablespoons very finely chopped garlic, optional Directions Working in two batches, pulse bread cubes in a food processor to fine crumbs; transfer to a medium bowl. 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 Notes Freeze unused breadcrumbs in a resealable plastic bag for up to one month. Rate it Print