Breadcrumbs
Dried, ground bread used to bind, coat, or top dishes. Standard fine breadcrumbs pack denser than panko. Don't substitute 1:1 between the two without adjusting for texture.
Used for
- breading
- binding meatballs
- casserole toppings
- stuffing
In the kitchen
- Toast for a crisper topping.
- Mix with butter or oil before topping.
- Pulse stale bread in a food processor to make your own.
Picking it at the store
- Making your own from stale bread is nearly free and often better than the canister kind, which can taste stale itself.
- Season plain breadcrumbs yourself. Pre-seasoned varieties are often heavy on salt and dried herbs.
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