Best Bread For Making Breadcrumbs
Any sandwich bread will work to make this homemade bread crumbs recipe, including white, whole wheat, or even sourdough. You could also use leftover hamburger or hot dog buns. Using a gluten free bread variety will result in gluten free bread crumbs. Don’t worry about removing the crust of the bread, it adds flavor! Making breadcrumbs at home is perfect for using up old bread. It is also great when you run out of breadcrumbs and you are in a pinch to make a recipe, or when you need to control the ingredients in your recipes. It is a super simple process and I can even teach you how to make them Italian seasoned!
Bake your bread slices. They should be light brown and very dry. You should easily be able to crack the bread into smaller pieces.Blend the baked slices. Allow the bread to cool before adding it to a food processor. Blend until it is small crumbs.
Skipping the Food Processor
If you don’t have a food processor to turn the dried bread into crumbs, you can also use a blender. If you also don’t have a blender, you can break the bread into pieces and then put it in a plastic, sealable, bag. Roll the bread with a rolling pin, breaking it down into crumbs as much as possible. You won’t get it as fine as the crumbs you see here, but it will still work as a great replacement for store-bought breadcrumbs.
Panko vs Breadcrumbs
Panko is a kind of breadcrumbs made with a type of white bread made without crusts. This results in more of a flake rather than a crumb and is lighter than bread crumbs. Panko is almost impossible to make at home due to the specific type of bread required.
Storing and Freezing Breadcrumbs
Store your breadcrumbs in an airtight container for up to one month. You can also store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to six months. As with all recipes, use your best discretion when it comes to breadcrumbs.
How to Use Homemade Bread Crumbs
Turn them into Italian Seasoned Breadcrumbs and use them in my Salisbury Steak.Use them to make my famous Spinach Balls.Add them to Meatloaf.They act as a binder in this Turkey Burger Recipe and keep them moist!
If you make this homemade breadcrumb recipe, please leave a comment and let me know what you think. I love hearing from you!
