How to Make Panko Bread Crumbs

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Preheat the oven to 250 °F (121 °C) and get out a rimmed baking sheet.. Cut a crustless loaf of bread into 3 to 4 strips.. Shred the bread in a food processor to make large flakes.

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1

Preheat the oven to 250 °F (121 °C) and get out a rimmed baking sheet.

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 250 °F (121 °C) and get out a rimmed baking sheet.

2

Cut a crustless loaf of bread into 3 to 4 strips.

Step 2

Cut a crustless loaf of bread into 3 to 4 strips.

3

Shred the bread in a food processor to make large flakes.

Step 3

Shred the bread in a food processor to make large flakes.

4

Spread the breadcrumbs on the rimmed baking sheet.

Step 4

Spread the breadcrumbs on the rimmed baking sheet.

5

Bake the panko breadcrumbs for 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 5

Bake the panko breadcrumbs for 20 to 30 minutes.

6

Cool the panko breadcrumbs.

Step 6

Cool the panko breadcrumbs.

7

Keep the panko in a container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Step 7

Keep the panko in a container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

8

Create a crunchy panko topping for casseroles.

Step 8

Create a crunchy panko topping for casseroles.

9

Make an extra-crispy breading for vegetables or meats.

Step 9

Make an extra-crispy breading for vegetables or meats.

10

Replace standard breadcrumbs in meatloaf or veggie burgers.

Step 10

Replace standard breadcrumbs in meatloaf or veggie burgers.

11

Fry crispy appetizers coated with panko.

Step 11

Fry crispy appetizers coated with panko.

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