Crumbs Yo!

Directions

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   To make the breadcrumbs:
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   Preheat the oven to 300.
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   Cut the bread (including crusts) into 2-inch chunks and put the chunks on a baking tray.
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   Bake for about 10 minutes, until the bread is thoroughly dried out.
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   Let the bread cool slightlyjust enough to handle.
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   Pulse the bread in a food processor until it is reduced to coarse crumbs.
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   To make the crumbs Yo!
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   :
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   In a saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and toast the breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
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    If youre flavoring your crumbs (see Notes), toss your flavoring(s) of choice in the pan in the last minute of cooking.
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    Spread the Crumbs Yo!
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    on a plate to cool.
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    Theyll will keep for up to 2 days in the fridge, or for a long time in the freezer.