Homemade Sourdough Croutons

1. Cut the loaf in half lengthwise and scoop out all the soft bread – DO NOT use the crust.

2. Tear the bread into ½” to ¾” chunks.

3. Whisk or blend together the oil, salt, pepper, garlic and mixed spices.

4. Toss the bread chunks in the oil mixture, making sure that they are all coated.

5. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.

6. Place them on a large baking sheet and place in a 300-degree oven for 15- 20 minutes, turning them ever 5 minutes, until they are golden brown.

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Nutrient	Quantity
Total fats	0.03 g
Protein	0.3816 g
Carbohydrates	1.9836 g
Energy	8.94 kCal
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:3 undifferentiated	0.0012 g
Water	3.5148 g
Aspartic acid	0.0293 g
Calcium, Ca	10.86 mg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0.96 g
Fiber, total dietary	0.126 g
Carotene, beta	0.3 g
Niacin	0.042 mg
Arginine	0.038 g
Riboflavin	0.0066 mg
Glutamic acid	0.0483 g
Sodium, Na	1.02 mg
Total lipid (fat)	0.03 g
Manganese, Mn	0.1003 mg
Proline	0.006 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 16:0	0.0052 g
Choline, total	1.392 mg
Sugars, total	0.06 g
Serine	0.0114 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 10:0	0.0001 g
Vitamin B-6	0.0741 mg
Selenium, Se	0.852 g
Ash	0.09 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:1 undifferentiated	0.0007 g
Pantothenic acid	0.0358 mg
Phenylalanine	0.011 g
Copper, Cu	0.0179 mg
Thiamin	0.012 mg
Methionine	0.0046 g
Iron, Fe	0.102 mg
Carbohydrate, by difference	1.9836 g
Phosphorus, P	9.18 mg
Folate, total	0.18 g
Alanine	0.0079 g
Valine	0.0175 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:2 undifferentiated	0.0137 g
Glycine	0.012 g
Zinc, Zn	0.0696 mg
Isoleucine	0.013 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	0.0149 g
Leucine	0.0185 g
Vitamin A, IU	0.54 IU
Folate, DFE	0.18 g
Tryptophan	0.004 g
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	1.872 mg
Tyrosine	0.0049 g
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	0.102 g
Fatty acids, total saturated	0.0053 g
Histidine	0.0068 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	0.0007 g
Threonine	0.0094 g
Folate, food	0.18 g
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	0.0048 mg
Magnesium, Mg	1.5 mg
Lysine	0.0164 g
Potassium, K	24.06 mg
Cystine	0.0039 g

Ingredient	Quantity	Energy	Carbohydrates	Lipin
Salt	1 teaspoon	0	0	0
Garlic	2 cloves	8.94	1.9836	0.03
Olive oil	2.5 fluid	0	0	0
Sourdough bread	1 loaf	0	0	0
Pepper	0	0	0	0
italian herb mix spice	1 teaspoon	0	0	0