Bread Cubes for Stuffing
Servings 3 - 4 cups depending of size of bread
Equipment
- 2 Baking sheets
Ingredients
- A loaf of bread or cornbread
- Olive oil
- Dried sage to taste
- Dried thyme to taste
- Garlic powder to taste
- Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
How to Make Bread Cubes for Stuffing
- You can use any bread or cornbread, but the most absorbent dried bread cubes (for making stuffing) come from bread that has a small hole structure and a fluffy texture. I've used everything from white bread, wheat bread, rustic loaves, French bread, and cornbread. You can use whatever bread you have on hand or your favorite type of bread–your choice. Side Note: Sourdough bread cubes can make stuffing quite tangy.
- Using a serrated knife, cut the bread into ½-inch strips.
- Cut the strips crosswise into ½-inch cubes.
Air-Dried Method:
- Place the bread on a baking sheet(s).
- Drizzle with a touch of olive oil, then season with a pinch of sea salt, freshly cracked pepper, garlic powder, sage, and thyme; toss to coat evenly. Side Note: You don't have to use oil or seasonings–I do it to add more flavor to the bread cubes and the final stuffing.
- Cover loosely with cheesecloth and let it sit in a warm place for 1-2 days or until stale.
- Use with your favorite stuffing recipe.
Oven-Dried Method:
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
- Place the bread on a baking sheet(s).
- Drizzle with a touch of olive oil, then season with a pinch of sea salt, freshly cracked pepper, garlic powder, sage, and thyme; toss to coat evenly. Side Note: You don't have to use oil or seasonings–I do it to add more flavor to the bread cubes.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, turning the trays & tossing bread cubes halfway through cooking time until they are completely dried. Side Note: Denser bread may take more time to dry.
- Use with your favorite stuffing recipe.