# Homemade Croutons

Learn how to make homemade croutons, perfect for adding a little crunch to your soups.

- Total time: 90 min
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 cup warm water
- 0.5 tablespoon yeast
- sugar
- olive oil
- 2.5 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
- oregano
- thyme
- onion powder

## Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of warm water (between 100-110 degrees F), half a tablespoon of yeast, and a sprinkle of sugar.
2. Mix the ingredients well.
3. Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes foamy at the top.
4. Add a drizzle of olive oil to the foamy mixture.
5. Gradually add 2.5 cups of flour, one cup at a time, to the mixture.
6. Mix the dough using a stand mixer (or by hand), scraping down the sides of the bowl.
7. Add a teaspoon of salt to the dough.
8. Continue mixing until the dough comes together.
9. Take a clean bowl and add about a tablespoon of oil, spreading it around.
10. Place the dough baby into the oiled bowl, coat all sides, and flip it over.
11. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough proof for about an hour or until it doubles in size.
12. Sprinkle a little bit of flour on a clean surface.
13. Punch down the dough to release the air and place it on the floured surface.
14. Form the dough into a ball, then roll it to create a small loaf.
15. Cover the loaf with plastic wrap and let it proof again for 30 minutes.
16. Remove the plastic wrap from the risen dough.
17. Make three slits on top of the dough loaf.
18. Bake the bread in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes.
19. Once baked, let the bread cool down completely.
20. Cut half of the bread into slices.
21. Dice the bread slices into small cubes for the croutons.
22. Add some olive oil to the bread cubes and coat them evenly.
23. Season the croutons with salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, and onion powder.
24. Toss the croutons with your hands to distribute the seasonings.
25. Spread the seasoned croutons on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
26. Bake in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes, or until golden and crispy.

## Equipment

- mixing bowl
- whisk
- stand mixer
- plastic wrap
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- knife

## Tips

- You can use store-bought bread as a shortcut instead of making your own.
- Ensure the bread is fully cooled down before slicing and cubing for croutons.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMf17FYD/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/3b63409f-0186-4ed0-af76-d2fb6af6b024
- Extracted: 2025-10-14

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