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Reviewed: Jun. 8, 2009
These were good, but I found them too hard (texture-wise). I prefer my croutons to have a little give to them. Store-bought croutons have to be hard so they keep for a long time, but I find them more satisfying when they're not so hard. I would skip baking them first if I made them again.
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Reviewed: May 4, 2009
These are pretty good, but I think that I need to go back to the croutons that are only toasted in the oven. I have a tendency to turn my back on things on the stovetop and they subsequently burn, so not the best recipe for me. I do much better with things I don't have to watch like a hawk, and I've had success with croutons that are baked. However, I do like the idea. I didn't do the garlic and oil thing bc I bought chive oil yesterday, so I used that instead. The ones I didn't burn were pretty good. Thanks for the recipe!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed: Apr. 20, 2009
Great croutons, are very munchable as a snack. I added savory, dried parsley and some dried chilies...not spicy but oh so yummy. The oil and butter together is the key, and I don't clarify the butter first or strain the garlic and spices out, or fry the bread...just sautee and brush on! Flip bread pieces once and brush again, it takes about 30 minutes at 300 degrees...I love these croutons!
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Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2008
Excellent! The key is the toasting. Also, I did not squeeze the juice from the garlic as my husband doesn't do well with garlic. You could still taste it but it wasn't overpowering. Cooked the garlic only half the time because it got brown too fast. Had to make more because we kept snacking on them!
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Reviewed: Oct. 19, 2008
perfect.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2008
Didn't add the "ghee" although I did think of adding regular butter, but they were very good without either. I used 2 tb of olive oil and .5 tb of rosemary infused olive oil. I then added dry Greek herb seasoning to the oil mixture. I tossed the bread(used a day-old baguette, no need for toasting) in and baked them on a cookie sheet at 350 for maybe 10 minutes.
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Reviewed: Aug. 21, 2008
I think the trick to this recipe is baking the cubes before you fry them which most other recipes don't suggest. I had a little too much garlic oil so I won't make so much next time... Everyone loved the croutons.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2008
Anyone wondering what the heck ghee is - it's clarified butter!!!
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Reviewed: Aug. 20, 2007
I thought these were really good. I think when you fry the bread in the oil/ghee mixture you need to have the temperature pretty high or the oil will just soak into the bread and make them too greasy. I am making a Caesar salad from scratch so who wants to add store bought croutons when you go to all that trouble. Thanks for this simple recipe.
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Reviewed: May 5, 2007
Excellent! Made only half the recipe because I was using a mini baguette. Instead of toasting in the oven, I toasted on the bbq while I did the chicken for the caesar salad.
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Reviewed: Jul. 19, 2006
Oh wow! Home made croutons are WAY better then store bought ones. Great flavour and texture :)
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed: Jul. 15, 2006
Delicious! I found myself just snacking on these. So much better than store-bought croutons.
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Reviewed: Jul. 10, 2006
I thought these were too greasy and too much work for the reward. For now, we will keep buying croutons at the grocery store.
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Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2004
These are 10x better than anything you can buy at the store. I usually tend to eat them before putting them on the salad. They turned out great. Can't wait to make again. Thanks for the post.
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Reviewed: Jul. 30, 2003
This was my first attempt at making croutons and they were awesome! And so easy too. I'm going to try making a bigger batch next time so I can use them in salads throughout the week.
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Reviewed: Jun. 9, 2003
A little too greasy for us following the directions. I cut the oil/butter by half and tossed the croutons with the mixture with a light coating of season salt to make up for the taste difference. Instead of pan frying I baked them on a cookie sheet at 350 for about 15 minutes and thought they came out better the second time. Great for snacking and salads.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed: Apr. 7, 2003
So very superior to the purchased variety, that the modest investment in time is amply rewarded. Really an easy exercise in cooking, and the result is absolutely delicious, in both taste & texture.
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