Garlic Breadcrumbs

Ingredients

• 1 pound stale bread
• sliced
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• smashed with a knife
• Kosher salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and bake until lightly toasted and dry, 10 to 12 minutes.
3. While the bread toasts, place the olive oil and garlic in a saute pan and set over low heat.
4. Cook gently, allowing the garlic to infuse the oil.
5. When the bread slices are toasted, place in a food processor and pulse until finely ground.
6. Add the crumbs to the garlic oil and stir gently until coated.
7. Season to taste with salt and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the oil is absorbed.
8. Remove the garlic cloves.
9. The crumbs will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for about 2 weeks.