Kittencal's Seasoned Dry Italian Breadcrumbs

These are so much better than any store-bought bread crumbs, use in any recipe calling for seasoned breadcrumbs, they make a wonderful breading for baked chicken and fish --- store in the fridge or freezer and use when needed --- the recipe can be reduced to one loaf of bread if desired, since I use these on a regular basis I most always make two loaves.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 3 cups (approx)

Ingredients

• 2  loaves  unsliced  Italian bread
• 2⁄3 cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 1  tablespoon  italian seasoning
• 2  teaspoons garlic powder
• 2  tablespoons dried parsley flakes
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1  teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper (optional)

Directions

1. Slice the loaves of bread into quarters and leave out on the counter for 1-2 days (or you may also oven-dry the bread slices).
2. Cut or break the bread in small cubes and place in a processor (you might have to do this in two batches) process until fine.
3. Place the breadcrumbs into a bowl and add in all the remaining ingredients; mix gently.
4. Pour the crumbs into a ziploc freezer bag and store in the freezer to use as needed.