4 Reasons Homemade Bread Crumbs Are Better
Making homemade breadcrumbs offers several advantages over store-bought options:
Freshness and Quality Control: You can choose high-quality bread, ensuring the best taste and texture for your recipes. I also always select a whole grain loaf of bread to use, so it’s a little healthier too. Cost Savings and Less Food Waste: Making your own allows you to save money by utilizing leftover bread that might be otherwise tossed out. Reduced Additives and Preservatives: Most store-bought breadcrumbs contain additives, preservatives, or artificial ingredients. By making your own, it’s a little easier to avoid these. Flexibility and Versatility: Whether you prefer a fine or coarse texture, you can easily adjust the breadcrumbs based on your preference or the requirements of your recipe.
Ingredients Needed
Good news! You only need ONE ingredient for this recipe. Yep, just one.
Stale bread
If you don’t have stale bread on hand, just bake or toast some bread until it’s crispy and let it cool.
I prefer to use a 100% whole grain loaf, since it has more fiber and nutrients. Be sure to read the ingredient list and avoid any weird additives or preservatives. If you can’t pronounce and/or don’t recognize the word, there’s a good chance it shouldn’t be in your bread.
