Buddy's Breadcrumbs

One of Buddy Valastro's Recipes from The Kitchen Boss - TLC Valastro, Buddy. "Buddyu0027s Breadcrumbs" 18 January 2011. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/master-breadcrumb-recipe.htm> 12 March 2011.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 1 Breadcrumbs for recipies

Ingredients

• 1  lb  loaf rustic  Italian bread
• 1  cup  finely grated pecorino romano cheese
• 2  garlic cloves, put through a garlic press
• 2  tablespoons  dried Italian herb seasoning
• 3  tablespoons dried parsley flakes
• 1⁄2 tablespoon fine sea salt

Directions

1. The day before you plan too make breadcrumbs slice the bread into 1/2 inch slices. Place slices on cake racks to dry overnight.
2. In batches, crumble or tear bread slices into the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Pulse the bread multiple times until the crumbs are about the size of a dime.
3. Add the cheese, garlic, herbs and salt and continue to pulse until the breadcrumbs become fine. Store what you are not using in the freezer or in your refrigerator for 3-4 days.