Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 1/2 pound loaf of sourdough bread
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, (crushed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instruction

  • Cut the bread into approximately 1 1/2-inch cubes. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix the lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic and salt together. Add  the oil and use a whisk to mix until it's well blended.
  • Add the bread cubes to the bowl and toss until all of the bread is well coated with the mixture. (This is easiest if you use your hands.)
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F, and let the bread marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Spread the marinated bread onto a baking sheet, in one layer. (Do not cover the baking sheet with anything beforehand.)
  • Grind a bit of black pepper over the bread, and then roast in the preheated 400°F oven until the bottoms of the bread cubes are golden brown, about 10 minutes. Then turn them over and roast until the other side browns, another 5 minutes or so.
  • Let the croutons cool on the baking sheet before using them.