Fried white croutons with paprika and garlic

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 20 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   Let's prepare the ingredients according to the list. To make croutons you need a minimum list of ingredients, which can always be found in every home. Therefore, croutons can safely be called a budget snack. If desired, you can change the spices and seasonings used for dressing, each time getting a new taste.

2. STEP 2

   

   For croutons, of course, it is better to use fresh bread when it is tasty and aromatic. But it is easier to cut dried bread into small cubes, so fresh bread can be removed from the package and kept at room temperature for a couple of hours so that it dries out a little. We cut the wheat bread into small cubes or bars, as you like. Straw croutons are usually served with beer, and diced croutons are more often used for soups and salads.

3. STEP 3

   

   Prepare the marinade dressing for the croutons. Pour the required amount of salt, ground black pepper, sweet paprika into a bowl, and add olive oil. Mix.

4. STEP 4

   

   Place the pieces of bread in a bowl with the dressing and mix.

5. STEP 5

   

   Add finely grated or pressed garlic to the bread cubes. Stir and leave for a few minutes so that the bread is saturated with spices.

6. STEP 6

   

   Place the pieces of bread with the remaining dressing in a frying pan and fry over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the croutons are golden brown. The croutons are ready, let them cool and become crispy and serve.

7. STEP 7

   

   You can use another, faster method. Peel the garlic and cut into slices. Fry it in olive or sunflower oil.

8. STEP 8

   

   Then remove the garlic cloves from the pan, and fry the pieces of bread in the remaining aromatic oil. Spices can be added later to taste.

9. STEP 9

   

   Bon appetit!