Homemade Panko Crumbs (Plain or seasoned)

Course Condiment

Cuisine American

Keyword Homemade Bread Crumbs, Homemade Panko Crumbs, Panko Crumbs

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings cups (approx)

10 slices sourdough from a large boule - if using smaller loaves, increase to 15-20 slices
1 Tbsp Trader Joe's 21 Seasoning Salute or other all purpose seasoning optional - if making seasoned crumbs

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Remove crusts from sourdough and discard (or save for homemade croutons!)
Cut sourdough slices into small cubes and divide among two baking sheets.
Bake for 5-7 minutes, remove from oven and stir/flip, then return to oven for another 5-7 minutes.
Remove the dried bread cubes from oven (leave the oven on for second baking) and, working in batches, pulse in a food processor for approximately 2 minutes per batch until course crumbs form. Be sure your crumbs are fairly uniform in size to prevent burning when using them to bread and bake fish, chicken, or vegetables.
If making seasoned crumbs, stir in the 21 Seasoning Salute
Return the pulsed crumbs to the baking sheets and spread evenly around the pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden.
Remove from oven and allow to dry completely on the pan.
Store in an airtight container in the pantry or, to keep longer, in the freezer.

Keep an eye on the breadcrumbs so they don't turn overly golden brown or burn. You'll likely be cooking with them so they will brown again at a later stage.
You can store these bread crumbs in an airtight container in the pantry or, to keep longer, in the freezer.
You can easily adjust the seasonings for making all sorts of recipes. Why not try adding red pepper flakes, other dried herbs such as rosemary, thyme, parsley or spices such as cumin and paprika.