Toasted Bread Crumbs with Red Pepper Flakes and Garlic

Name: Toasted Bread Crumbs with Red Pepper Flakes and Garlic
Yield: Serves 4 to 6 (Makes 1 cup)
Ingredients: 1 , baguette, bottom crust removed, and bread sliced into 3/8-inch cubes to yield 1 cup (or use alternative method below); 1 1/2 tablespoons, olive oil or melted butter; 1/4 teaspoon, kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon, red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon, garlic (minced)

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 1995

For crispy bread crumbs that add flavor and texture, cut stale bakery French bread into pieces the size of black beans and bake in a 325-degree oven.

SERVES 4 to 6 (Makes 1 cup)

TIME 35 minutes

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