Homemade Italian Bread Crumbs

INGREDIENTS 

• 1 heaping Tablespoon oregano
• 1 heaping Tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 heaping Tablespoon onion powder
• 1 heaping Tablespoon basil
• 1 heaping Tablespoon finely chopped parsley
• salt and pepper to taste

METHOD 

1. Lay bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 250 for 10-15 minutes. Turn over and bake another 10-15 minutes, or until dry and slightly toasted.
2. Place bread slices in a food processor or blender, filling about half-way. Process until into coarse crumbs. Repeat until all the bread has been turned into crumbs
3. If bread crumbs are still moist or soft, spread them on the baking sheet and place them back into the oven and bake another 10 minutes. Stir and check for dryness. When crumbs are dry, remove from oven.
4. Sprinkle seasonings on top of crumbs and carefully mix in.
5. Working in batches, place the seasoned crumbs back into the food processor and process until desired consistency is reached.
6. Spread the bread crumbs on the baking sheet again, or on a clean counter, and allow to cool thoroughly before storing. Keep in an airtight container.

These will keep tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to two months. Enjoy!