Bread Crumbs

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375 F.
2. 2
   Spread the bread cubes in a single even layer on a baking sheet.
3. 3
   Bake until very crispy and dry, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning and to make sure all the sides are toasted.
4. 4
   Remove and let cool.
5. 5
   Working in small batches, place the cooled bread cubes in a food processor and pulse to fine crumbs.
6. 6
   Shake all the crumbs through a mesh strainer or sieve into a large bowl.
7. 7
   This will filter out the larger pieces, making all the crumbs of uniform size.
8. 8
   Add the garlic, thyme, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
9. 9
   Using the palms of your hands, rub all of the ingredients together.
10. 10
    The result should be very uniform, highly flavored bread crumbs.