Basic Fresh Breadcrumbs

There is no need to buy breadcrumbs when you can make them

in no time with your Cuisinart® Food Processor..

Makes 1¹∕³ cups

Approximate preparation time: Less than one minute, plus 35 minutes for baking

6 slices white bread

Preheat oven to 325°F. Bake slices of bread in a single layer for about 20 minutes or until bread is completely dried out.

Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor. Break toasted bread up into pieces and pulse about 10 times and then process until breadcrumbs are fine, about 25 seconds.

TIP: For seasoned breadcrumbs, add ¼ teaspoon each dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, and ground onion flakes to toasted bread and process as above.

Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):

Calories 60 (11% from fat) carb. 11g pro. 2g fat 1g sat. fat 0g chol. 0mg sod. 90mg calc. 10mg fiber 1g

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Cuisinart FP-12DC manual Basics, Basic Fresh Breadcrumbs

FP-12DC specifications

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