Posted by Cookie on October 20, 2001 at 12:42:27:
In Reply to: ruby tuesday's croutons on salad bar posted by Michelle D. on October 20, 2001 at 10:02:34:
For the croutons:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 eight-to ten ounce loaf rustic Italian bread, crusts removed, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
. Heat oven to 450°. Combine butter and olive oil in a large bowl.
Add bread cubes, and toss until coated.
Sprinkle salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper;
toss until evenly coated. Spread bread in a
single layer on an 11-by-17-inch baking sheet.
Bake until croutons are golden, about 10 minutes.
Set aside until needed.