Tear the bread into small pieces or cut it into cubes. There is no need to tear off the crusts. Place the bread pieces in a food processor. Pulse or blend the bread for 60 seconds for a fine crumb and 20 to 30 seconds to make a panko style bread crumb.
Spread the bread crumbs evenly on a baking sheet . Place the sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 5 minutes. Stir and bake for another 5 minutes or until the bread crumbs are dry and crisp. This could be an additional 2 to 5 minutes. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
Remove the bread crumbs from the oven and sprinkle on the salt. Cool completely before adding any additional seasonings.
Notes
Store the homemade bread crumbs in an airtight container or zip-top bag. They can be kept at room temperature for up to a week or stored in the freezer for longer shelf life. You do not need to thaw the bread crumbs before using in your recipe.
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