Shaved Croutons

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 loaf italian whole wheat bread
• 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
• kosher salt
• freshly cround black pepper

Recipe

• 1 heat the oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 lay the flat side of the loaf on a cutting board.
• 3 cut the thinnest slices you can by using long strokes with the knife.
• 4 slicing the "short"way, with more crust to guide the knife makes thin slices easier.
• 5 cut off the crusts if you prefer and cut the slices into shapes if you wish, i like them rustic.
• 6 toast on a baking sheet until golden brown.
• 7 turn them over and toast, watching them closely so as not to burn.
• 8 remove from the oven and brush very lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.