Description
Gluten-free bread crumbs are easy to make at home with just one ingredient—gluten-free bread! Whether you need a crispy coating for chicken, a crunchy casserole topping, or a binder for meatballs, this homemade version is fresh, budget-friendly, and customizable. Skip store-bought and enjoy the best gluten-free bread crumbs made in minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
Basic Gluten-Free Bread Crumbs:
- 4 slices gluten-free bread (white, whole grain, or sourdough)
Optional Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Toast the Bread:
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Place gluten-free bread slices on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until the bread is dry and golden brown.
- Let the bread cool completely before processing.
- Blend into Crumbs:
- Break the toasted bread into smaller pieces.
- Place in a food processor and pulse until you reach your desired texture—fine for traditional bread crumbs, chunkier for panko-style.
- Add Seasoning (Optional):
- Transfer the crumbs to a bowl and mix in salt, garlic powder, onion powder, or Italian seasoning if desired.
- Store or Use:
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container for later use.
Notes
- For panko-style bread crumbs, pulse the bread lightly so the pieces remain larger and flakier.
- No food processor? Use a blender, a rolling pin with a zip-top bag, or a grater.
- Stale bread works best! If your bread is fresh, let it sit out overnight before toasting.
- Storage Tip: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Drying Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Pantry Staple, Gluten-Free Essentials
- Method: No-Bake, Oven-Dried
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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