Brown bread croutons are the best complement to a glass of cold beer. And if you get a quality drink is not difficult, then the choice of delicious snacks causes some difficulties. The thing is that crackers, as a rule, not only use stale bread for their preparation , but also add a lot of harmful substances. Flavors, dyes, flavor enhancers, preservatives - it's even scary to look at the composition of goodies. Such an appetizer not only does not give the expected pleasure from food, but also harms the body.
But you can make yourself crackers out of brown bread in the oven and in the pan. The process is so simple that even someone who is far from the world of cooking can handle it.
The nutritional value
Crackers made from black bread are recommended to be included in your diet for people prone to fullness. Since the calorie content of the product is very low, it helps to lose weight. Even a small portion of crackers can satisfy the hunger. All this thanks to fiber, which is part of the product.
The snack contains vitamins B2, B6, B9, PP, E and H, which contribute to the improvement of the nervous system. Zinc, cobalt, copper, vanadium, phosphorus and calcium, which are rich in crackers, will also bring invaluable benefits to the body.
100 grams of crispy snack contains:
- proteins - 16.0 g;
- carbohydrates - 70.0 g;
- fats - 1.0 g;
- calories - 336 kcal.
The choice of the main ingredient
How to make croutons from brown bread so that they turn out to be truly delicious? First of all, you need to choose the right main ingredient. For the production of crackers at home, rye bread in the form of a brick is suitable. It is from him that the most delicious treat is obtained. Such bread has a warm brown tint; it is lighter than Borodinsky, but darker than Ukrainian.
To create a snack, it is recommended to use an ingredient baked 24 hours before the start of the process. Slightly dried breads are easier to cut, crumble less, and it’s a pleasure to work with it. If such a product could not be found, you can go for a little trick: put the loaf in the refrigerator with the no-frost function (air circulation) for several hours. During this time, the ingredient will reach the required state. Another option involves slicing the product into slices and drying them in the open sun for 1-2 hours.
Recipe for croutons of black bread with garlic in a pan
This method is useful to those who prefer not to use the oven. The process of producing a delicious home-made treat will take no more than half an hour, which will surely appeal to modern housewives. During this time, you can manage to cool the beer and freeze the glasses.
To create delicious crackers from brown bread you will need:
- one large head of garlic (or two small);
- one loaf of rye bread (yesterday);
- half a teaspoon of fine salt;
- about 50 milliliters of olive oil (can be replaced with refined vegetable oil).
Cooking Guide
Divide the bread into halves, each of which is cut into slices about one centimeter thick. Now the pieces should be given the desired shape: cubes or cubes.
Peel the garlic, rinse, and then crush each clove with the flat part of the knife. Transfer the ingredient to a pan with olive oil. Put the container on fire and warm its contents for 1-2 minutes. After the specified time, remove the garlic with a spoon, and put a layer of crushed bread in the aromatic oil. Fry slices on both sides until golden brown.
Put the finished crackers on a paper towel - it absorbs excess oil. In this way, fry all prepared bread.
When the wipes absorb all the oil, transfer the crackers to a deep bowl and sprinkle with salt. Cover the container with a flat plate and shake vigorously. Through this process, the salt is evenly distributed throughout the delicacy. Tasty crackers from black bread to cool to room temperature and serve on a cold beer, poured into ice glasses.
If the croutons are quite large, they can be fried in oil, and then rub each clove of garlic, cut lengthwise into two parts. For small products, this method will not work, because it will take a lot of time.
Oven Garlic Crackers
This method takes more time, however, and the delicacy comes out more crispy and rich in taste. The recipe for brown bread crackers in the oven will surely appeal to real connoisseurs of homemade beer snacks.
Required Products:
- finely ground salt;
- one loaf of rye bread;
- 5-7 cloves of garlic (depending on size);
- three tablespoons of vegetable or olive oil.
Making a savory snack
Turn on the oven 100 degrees. It should warm up well.
Rinse the peeled garlic and pass through a press. Pour oil into a deep bowl. Add garlic gruel and fine salt. The amount of the latter varies to your taste, usually it does not exceed half a teaspoon. Mix the resulting mixture thoroughly and leave to infuse for a third of an hour.
At this time, prepare the bread in the standard way: cut into slices, and then give the form of cubes, straws, plates or cubes.
Immerse the main ingredient in the oil-garlic mixture and mix very quickly, achieving an even distribution of the liquid mass over all rye pieces. Place the snack piece on the baking tray. This should be done evenly so that the pieces of bread lay in one layer. Place the pan in the hot oven for two hours. Every 10-15 minutes, the oven door must be opened and the contents of the baking dish mixed.
Put the finished crackers in a bowl covered with a paper towel. Leave to cool completely, then transfer the croutons to a dish and serve.
Black bread and salt appetizer
Such a delicacy will be appreciated by those who, for whatever reason, do not consume garlic. Even little kids, big hunters to shop delicacies, with great pleasure will gobble up crackers from black bread and salt, prepared by my mother's caring hands.
For the production of snacks at home you will need:
- half a loaf of rye bread;
- 45 milliliters of vegetable oil (olive);
- extra salt;
- favorite spices.
Detailed process description
The first step is to turn on the oven 180 degrees so that it has time to warm up well.
At this time, prepare all the ingredients. Cut the bread into cubes or straws, a thickness of about 1-1.5 centimeters. Choose your favorite spices. Dried herbs (basil, rosemary or ready-made mixes of Provencal / Italian spices), sweet paprika, suneli hops go well with such crackers. If the delicacy is prepared for men and all lovers of dishes “with a twinkle”, then you can use dry adjika, a mixture of peppers or dried chili.
Place prepared pieces of bread in a disposable bag. Add salt and selected spices to taste. Tie the bag so that there is enough air left in it, and it looks like a small balloon. Shake and twist the bag intensively so that all the spices are evenly distributed over the bread slices.
Untie the bag and pour vegetable oil into it. Repeat the “balloon” procedure again. Now you need to distribute the oil on future crackers.
Pour the contents of the bag onto a baking sheet. Smooth so that a thin and even bread layer is obtained. Send the baking sheet to the oven, which by this time should be well heated. Bake for 10-15 minutes. If the pieces are large, then the time needs to be slightly increased.
Put the finished crackers on a paper towel and drain the excess oil. Cool and serve.
Oven with garlic and herbs
Another option is a very aromatic, mouth-watering and crispy snack. Oven crackers made of black bread with garlic and herbs are very spicy and spicy. Such a treat will be a great appetizer for beer or a great addition to pea soup.
To prepare delicious crackers you will need:
- a brick of rye bread;
- seven cloves of garlic;
- a small bunch of fresh dill;
- half a teaspoon of ground black pepper;
- fine salt;
- a glass of olive oil.
Making a spicy snack
In order for the oven to warm up, it should be turned on 200 degrees before proceeding with the processing of the ingredients.
Cut the bread into cubes 5 × 2 centimeters.
Remove the garlic from the husk, rinse, and then chop with a medium grater. Rinse the dill, dry with a towel and chop finely, after removing the stems. Pour olive oil into a convenient bowl. Add to it the prepared dill greens, garlic, ground black pepper and salt. Mix well and leave for 5-10 minutes.
Place slices of bread in the oil-garlic mass. Mix quickly and thoroughly. Spread the workpiece on a baking tray, trying to form a uniform layer.
Send the bread pan to the hot oven. Bake for about 15-20 minutes. During this time, mix the contents of the pan several times.
Put hot crackers on a paper towel and cool. Place the appetizer in a beautiful dish and serve.
Original smoked sausage crackers
Oil perfectly absorbs the aromas of products with strong odors. So why not take advantage of this wonderful property in order to get a mouth-watering snack? Crackers with the aroma of smoked sausage are not only tastier than store counterparts, but also much more healthy. A great addition to beer, first courses or your favorite movie is quite simple to prepare.
Products to create an original snack:
- 75 milliliters odorless vegetable oil;
- small salt;
- ground hot pepper;
- 50 grams of dry smoked sausage with a pronounced aroma;
- loaf of rye bread.
Guide to the preparation of "sausage" crackers
To make an impromptu marinade: cut dry sausage into very small pieces and lightly fry in a pan. After heat treatment, the aroma of the product will become stronger. Combine hot slices of sausage with flavourless oil. Add salt, focusing on your taste. Mix the resulting mixture thoroughly and leave for 30-40 minutes. During this time, the sausage will give all its flavor to vegetable oil.
While the mixture is infusing, prepare the remaining products and turn on the oven 150 degrees. Cut the bread into cubes, slightly larger than a square centimeter. Put the slices on a baking sheet and send in a preheated oven for 10-15 minutes.
Send a clean pan to the fire. When the dishes have warmed up well, pour the infused oil into it. Pieces of sausage should not fall into the pan. When the oil begins to crackle, put ready crackers in it. Fry, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes. Oil should be completely absorbed in crackers.
Place the finished snack on a napkin so that the remaining fat is absorbed. Cool and place in a bag. Add ground hot pepper, tie and vigorously shake. If spicy dishes are not to your liking, you can safely skip the last step.
Put the cooled crackers on a plate and serve.
On a note
Those who like to enjoy a delicious snack, but prefer to do it with the least consequences for their body, will certainly like homemade crackers recipes. And some recommendations will allow you to prepare croutons even more delicious and original:
- To create crackers, you can use white bread. The most suitable is a French baguette.
- Experimenting with spices and products, you can come up with many new tastes that will appeal to every member of the family.
- The amount of ingredients can be safely changed at your discretion.
- Do not overdo the crackers in the oven, they can not only burn, but also become too hard. When a crust has formed on the surface of the snack, and inside they are soft - they can be safely removed from the oven. Crackers will reach the required state thanks to the air.