Breadcrumbs

Breadcrumbs

It is always useful to have breadcrumbs available in the kitchen when you are cooking and especially useful if you have special dietary needs such as gluten intolerance. Breadcrumbs can be used for coating food such as chicken or fish or used in puddings, sauces and stuffings.

Preparation

Fresh breadcrumbs can be made in an electric blender. To toast breadcrumbs place in oven or under grill. I tend to complete this task when the oven is on for another reason. They can be frozen fresh or toasted.

Packaging

Pack in freezer bags which are labelled and dated. Breadcrumbs tend to remain separate once frozen so the exact quantity you require can easily be shaken out from the freezer back when they are required.

Thawing

The only time you need to thaw breadcrumbs is when they are used to coat food, otherwise use them straight from the freezer. They take about 30 minutes to thaw at room temperature.

Storage Time

3 months.