Regular crackers in the oven. Crispy crackers in the oven: recipe. Storage tips
Crackers are not only an excellent product for satisfying hunger, but also a good addition to already familiar everyday dishes. A standard soup or salad with the addition of this delicacy takes on new taste, turning the hostess into a real culinary master.
Today you can easily buy crackers with any flavor and spices, but why do this if you can prepare them at home, and, in addition to saving the family budget, you gain confidence in the safety of the product, because all the ingredients have passed through your hands.
It turns out that the preparation of crackers is not limited to simply drying pieces of bread. Experienced specialists offer a number of tips that will help you avoid inedible and unattractive delicacies. Recommendations:
- Brown bread takes much longer to dry than white bread, so you won’t be able to cook them at the same time. Some pieces will be either too dry or, conversely, moist inside;
- The ideal oven temperature is 120 degrees Celsius. The cooking process will last at least 45 minutes, but the crackers will definitely not burn, and stirring and turning will not be necessary;
- a medium-fried consistency is achieved as follows: the baking sheet with the product is placed in the oven, preheated to 200 degrees for 15 minutes, then the contents are turned over and placed there again for the same period of time;
- If sunflower oil was not used during the cooking process, then the crackers can be safely stored in paper bags and fabric bags. Over time, dry bread loses its shape and crumbles. But it makes for a wonderful breading.
The simplest recipe
Let's give an example of a simple recipe that even novice housewives can handle.
Components:
- one standard loaf of rye bread;
- 40 grams of vegetable oil;
- spices (the set is purely individual);
- salt (half a teaspoon, but more or less is allowed, depending on taste).
Cooking time will be about 20 minutes;
Calorie content per 100 grams will not exceed 335 kilocalories.
How to make delicious crackers from bread in the oven:
How to make white croutons from a loaf
Most often, the reason for making croutons from a loaf is an excess amount of it, which you couldn’t eat, but it’s a pity to throw it away. However, you can use a fresh product specially purchased for this purpose to prepare the delicacy. Let's consider both options.
Components:
- standard loaf - one piece;
- ground paprika to taste (you can use other spices if desired);
- salt (individually).
Cooking time will be 20 minutes.
Calorie content – 390 kcal.
Procedure:
- the loaf is cut into cubes with a side of one centimeter;
- You don’t have to use the shell of the loaf, it’s not for everyone;
- add salt and spices to the bowl with bread, gently mix the mixture with your hand;
- set the oven temperature to 250 degrees;
- Place the cubes on a baking sheet in one layer and place the crackers in the oven. If the bread was fresh, then the cooking time will be about 15 minutes; if the loaf has been sitting for a couple of days, then the timer should not exceed 12 minutes;
- After turning off the oven, open the door slightly and allow the crackers to cool to an acceptable temperature (you can safely handle them with your hands) naturally. This way the drying will take place, and the finished delicacy will become crispy;
- a stale loaf can be used, but before cooking you need to make sure that no traces of mold have appeared on it, otherwise ready dish it will turn out inedible.
How to make crackers with garlic in the oven
Very tasty dish, which can be consumed in its pure form or used as a filler for soup or broth.
Ingredients:
- Rye bread(exclusively) – loaf;
- salt – half a teaspoon (more or less to taste);
- olive or sunflower oil – 75 grams;
- five medium cloves of garlic.
Cooking time will be from 70 to 100 minutes.
Calorie content - about 380 kilocalories.
Cooking method:
- the garlic is peeled and squeezed using a regular garlic press;
- Oil is poured into a deep container of sufficient volume, garlic and salt are added. The mixture is well mixed;
- bread cut into cubes or strips is placed in a bowl and the mixture is quickly mixed;
- the oven is heated to 120 degrees, then the future crackers placed evenly on a baking sheet go into the oven;
- Cooking time ranges from 60 to 90 minutes depending on desired dryness. The crackers are mixed and turned over every 30 minutes;
- It is better to use slightly dried bread that is at least three days old.
How to make garlic croutons with cheese and herbs in the oven
Another version of your favorite snack that will bring a lot of pleasure to everyone at home.
Components:
- five cloves of garlic;
- A tablespoon of finely chopped parsley;
- grated cheese (Parmesan recommended) – from 100 to 200 grams;
- vegetable oil – 3 tablespoons;
- loaf white bread or loaf;
- salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Cooking time – 20 minutes.
Calorie content – 390 kcal.
Preparation procedure:
- finely chop the garlic or pass it through a press;
- cut the bread into cubes (for white bread, straws would not be the best solution);
- pour oil into a frying pan, add garlic, salt, pepper, parsley.
- Heat the resulting paste for about a minute, stirring constantly;
- in a deep container, mix the bread with the pasta, then place the cubes on a baking sheet;
- preheat the oven to 180 degrees and only then place the baking sheet there;
- after 7 minutes, sprinkle the crackers with parmesan cheese grated on a fine grater and mix the cubes;
- leave the treat in the oven for another 5 minutes;
- open the door slightly, turn off the heat and let the crackers cool naturally to normal temperature.
Sweet croutons from white bread in the oven
If salty crackers are more suitable for adults, then the sweet delicacy can be safely given to children. Consider a recipe for crackers with sugar and milk.
Ingredients:
- a loaf of bread;
- a tablespoon of powdered sugar (more if you like sweets);
- a tablespoon of vegetable oil;
- half a liter of milk.
Cooking time will be about 20 minutes.
Calorie content – 411 kilocalories.
How to cook:
- mode bread into slices about a centimeter thick (everywhere they recommend one and a half centimeters, but you won’t cut it with a ruler);
- pour milk into a deep plate;
- moisten one side of a slice of bread in milk so that it is saturated with it, but not soggy;
- dip the other side in powder, previously poured into a small plate;
- the slice can be dried like this, or cut into cubes;
- Place all the bread prepared in this way in one row on a baking sheet that has been previously greased. vegetable oil;
- preheat the oven to 180 degrees and place a baking sheet there;
- drying lasts from 10 to 15 minutes, depending on wishes. The more, the less soft layer you will get inside.
How and for how long can you store homemade crackers?
There is nothing complicated about the technology for storing crackers. Here are some rules:
- crackers and fresh bread are stored separately;
- It is better to place the product in a paper bag or fabric bag;
- crackers love cleanliness, coolness and little humidity;
- When midges or other insects appear, the crackers are thrown away.
What about the expiration date?
At home without vacuum packaging The shelf life of crackers cooked in the oven is 60 days.
If the appearance is beyond doubt, then you can use them for another month, but this is at your own peril and risk. If cheese or milk was used, the shelf life is reduced to 10 days.
Recipe delicious crackers from the oven is in the next video.
In the food industry, crackers are rolls, white or rye bread, cut into even pieces and dried in special ovens. This method increases the shelf life of bakery products, allowing you to avoid financial losses in the process of selling products.
Note: Due to their long shelf life, dried slices are traditionally included in the diet of military personnel.
What kind of bread is used to make crackers?
All crackers that exist today are divided into two categories: simple and rich. Simple crackers are made from any type of bread. In recent years, many varieties of rye bread beer have appeared on sale. There is a small assortment of beer snacks made from white bread. Crackers for soups and salads are usually made from large-pored varieties of bread.
Butter crackers are prepared from sweet buns, Easter cakes and other baked goods. For about 15 years, stores have been selling miniature dried blocks of white bread. This product is great for an afternoon snack.
Why is bread dried?
It would seem, why turn such wonderful fresh and soft bread or buns into hard crackers. For a long time, there was an opinion among people that only old stale bread should be dried. However, in our time, a lot of recipes have appeared that use crackers made from fresh baked goods.
If you decide to try making them yourself, then knowledge of cooking will come in handy in the following cases:
- if there is a lot of bread or rolls in the house that are at risk of spoiling;
- when you need dried cubes of wheat bread to supplement broth or soup;
- as an ingredient for salad;
- when urgently needed good snack for beer. Rye croutons with garlic or tomato filling fit perfectly;
- if you want something simple and quick for tea, for example, sweet vanilla crackers;
- are over breadcrumbs, which are easy to make from ordinary white bread;
- I want to add an unusual addition to banal dishes, for example, crumbs fried in oil with spices and garlic, you can sprinkle pasta, boiled potatoes or stewed vegetables.
- We are planning to make homemade kvass, which means we need to dry strips of rye bread.
Important: Dried bread is much healthier than fresh baked goods. Rusks help many people with intestinal disorders, because they have a strengthening effect.
Variety of forms
When cooking, you can give your products any shape you want. The most common options are:
- Sweet crackers, as a rule, repeat the shape of the baked goods from which they were made. These can be oval or round large pieces.
- Medium-sized cubes are used for soups.
- Rectangular croutons can be used in salads and beer.
- Dried long crackers (7-10 cm) are also very suitable for beer gatherings.
- Oval-shaped crackers cut from white bread sticks.
- The products can also be given a triangular shape.
Craut recipes
Despite the simplicity of making dried bread pieces, there are many recipes. The result depends on even the most insignificant nuance. I'll tell you about my favorite ones.
Homemade white croutons in the oven
This recipe can safely be called a classic - this is the cooking principle that is most often used when you need to make a portion of crackers.
Recipe information
- Cuisine:Russian
- Type of dish: appetizer
- Cooking method: in the oven
- Servings: 10-12
- 30 min
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Nutritional value per 100 g:
- Calorie content: 350 kcal
Ingredients:
- white bread - 1-2 loaves.
Cooking method:
Cut the bread into slices about 1 cm thick. 
Cut each of them lengthwise into equal parts. 
Cut the resulting long pieces of bread into short strips or cubes. 
Spread the bread evenly on a dry baking sheet and bake at 140 degrees for about 35 minutes. The baking time can be reduced by increasing the temperature, but then you will have to watch the bread crumbs more carefully so that they do not burn. 
A great addition to homemade crackers will be a variety of sauces: garlic, and so on. Well, if you couldn’t eat all the prepared crackers at once, then grind them into crumbs and use them as breadcrumbs.
- Bread for making crackers can be used either fresh or stale, the main thing is that it is not moldy and does not have an unpleasant odor.
- The taste can be varied by adding certain spices to them before baking. The choice of spices depends on personal preference. Can be used italian herbs, suneli hops, paprika, ground dry garlic, or you can do without any aromatic additions and limit yourself to just salt.
- You need to cut the bread for crackers into fairly small pieces, since large pieces can remain soft inside. If you plan to serve them with the first course, it is better to cut them into cubes, and if with sauce, then into long strips.
Simple brown bread crackers
This simple product is very good to prepare for children. They will happily crunch on healthy cubes or bars. You will need a loaf of rye bread. It is necessary to cut off the entire crust, as it becomes very hard when dried.
Cut the bread into small pieces of the desired shape. If the bread is large-pored, then do not try to make cubes or bars that are too small, as you will end up with nothing more than a mountain of crumbs. It is advisable that the thickness of the products does not exceed 1 cm.
Features: Yesterday's bread is cut much easier than fresh bread.
Place the prepared bread slices in one layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment and lightly sprinkle with water. Preheat the oven to medium temperature, and then place the baking sheet with bread in it. Bring the crackers to the desired degree of crunch, stirring occasionally.
Crackers with garlic
The garlic flavor makes ordinary rye or wheat crackers incredibly appetizing!
Components:
- 1 loaf of black or white bread
- garlic - 7-8 medium cloves
- refined vegetable oil - 3 tbsp. l.
- salt - to taste.
Squeeze the peeled garlic through the garlic press and combine it with sunflower oil and salt. Let the mixture sit for 20-30 minutes. At this time, cut the bread into small slices. After the specified time has passed, place the bread in a clean plastic bag, add the prepared garlic mixture and shake well until the dressing is evenly distributed. 
Dry the crackers in the oven at 100-120 degrees until crispy.
Crackers with salt
It is convenient to prepare such crackers from a baguette. Chop it into slices 1 cm thick and place in a baking dish. Sprinkle the pieces well with vegetable oil and salt to taste. Then place the pan in an oven preheated to medium temperature and wait until browned. The dish is ready.
For the Caesar salad
If you want to prepare your favorite Caesar salad yourself, then it is advisable that the croutons for it are also homemade.
Ingredients:
- loaf or white bread - 1 pc.
- Sesame oil- 1 tbsp.
- olive oil - 2 tbsp.
- onions - 1/4 pcs.
- apple cider vinegar - 1 tbsp.
- garlic - 3 pcs.
- curry seasoning - 1/3 tsp.
- salt - 1 tsp.
- ground black pepper
- Italian herbs.
Cut the bread into equal, even cubes. Preheat the oven to 120 degrees. Place the bread slices on a clean, ungreased baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, pour olive and sesame oil into a preheated frying pan and add vinegar. Grind the garlic and onion in a blender or press through a press. Place them in a frying pan and cook until light golden brown. In a separate bowl, mix salt and all seasonings. Add this mixture to the pan with the onions and garlic. Place the sliced bread in a deep bowl and pour over the hot sauce from the pan. Stir. Then put the crackers back on the baking sheet and bake them for another 10-15 minutes at 200 degrees.
Crackers for beer made from black bread
It is very tasty to serve beer with salty homemade crackers made from rye bread with a spicy flavor.
Components:
- black bread - 1 loaf.
- sunflower oil - 4 tbsp.
- salt - 1 tsp.
- garlic - 5 cloves
- red pepper - 0.5 tsp.
- dill, parsley - to taste.
Cut the bread into small cubes or squares. Mix vegetable oil, chopped garlic, red pepper, salt and herbs. Place the future crackers in a new plastic bag and fill with the spicy mixture. Tie the bag and shake vigorously so that the bread absorbs the dressing. Place the slices on a dry baking sheet and bake in the oven until golden brown.
Crackers with cheese
Cheese crackers are a real delicacy. They can be made from any type of bread. The main thing is to choose a tasty one hard cheese- this is what determines how appetizing the appetizer will be.
Ingredients:
- black or white bread - 9 slices
- hard cheese - 80 g
- salt - to taste
- black pepper - to taste
- vegetable oil - 30 ml
- mayonnaise - 100 g.
Cut the bread into small cubes or bars.
The mixture of pieces from different breads. Mix mayonnaise, oil, salt and pepper. Pour the resulting sauce into a large bowl and roll the sliced bread in it. Place the slices on a baking sheet and sprinkle finely grated cheese on top.
Sweet crackers for tea
To create sweet crackers, white bread or a loaf is suitable. And it’s even better if you have some buns with various fillings, because they can simply be cut into small pieces and baked without additional additives.
There is also a very simple recipe delicious delicacy from bread. For sweet crackers, take a loaf, 250 g of sour cream and 2 tbsp. sugar. Cut the loaf into strips of medium thickness, and then into squares. Place sour cream and sugar in two separate bowls. First dip each piece of bread in sour cream and then roll in sugar. Place the prepared product on a dry baking sheet so that the slices do not touch each other. Bake sweet crackers in the oven at 200 degrees for 5 minutes.
Features of preparing crackers in the microwave
Delicious crackers can be prepared in microwave oven. But without certain skills and knowledge, you risk getting “pebbles” from bread or rancid coals. Use the following tips to ensure that your croutons have an unsurpassed taste:
- Try to cut equal pieces, otherwise they will lose moisture unevenly.
- Don't be alarmed if your crackers are darker in color than on the outside. In the microwave during cooking, they lose moisture first from the inside, and then around the edges. Take this into account when checking the degree of readiness.
- In a microwave oven, crackers are prepared in stages and at maximum power, turning the oven on and off and turning the slices over.
- While you have not yet mastered cooking crackers in the microwave, carefully observe the process without leaving the dish.
- Rusks can be greased with vegetable oil and sprinkled with seasonings.
Recommendations for making the most delicious homemade crackers
You can try different recipes creating dried bread slices: sweet, salty, spicy, and sour. Do not forget to adjust the spiciness and saltiness, depending on the intended purpose. For example, you can add hotter crackers to the soup.
In order for each new experiment to end in success, you need to remember a few general rules:
- It is very difficult to determine the exact cooking time for crackers, because it all depends on the thickness and porosity of the bread. While cooking, periodically look at the crackers so that they do not burn.
- This is a product with which even a “stale” bun can be transformed into delicious snack. But, of course, it should not be moldy or rancid.
- If you cut the bread into relatively large pieces, take the time to stir them regularly during cooking so that all the slices are baked evenly.
- To ensure that the crackers are evenly and completely covered with seasonings and sauce, it is better not to sprinkle or pour it all on them one by one, but to mix all the ingredients with vegetable oil, and then stir in the bread pieces into the mixture.
- Before serving, croutons must be cooled to room temperature so that their crispiness is at the highest level.
How and for how long should you store dried bread?
A few tips on how to store homemade crackers:
- This product is stored in a dark and cool place (from 0 to +15 degrees), in any container.
- If during storage you notice insects in a bag or box of crackers, it is better to throw everything away immediately.
- If you store crackers next to fresh bread, the shelf life of both products will be significantly reduced.
- The quality of crackers is best preserved when placed in fabric bags or paper rolls.
- Dried pieces of bread with the addition of raisins, caraway seeds, sugar, etc. cannot be preserved for a long time.
- If you did not dry the crackers, but fried them in a frying pan, then they will not be stored for long, because hot oil significantly reduces the shelf life of bread products.
- Butter crackers can be stored and eaten for 15 days.
- Crackers spoil faster in a bread box.
- Rusk crumbs at room temperature are suitable for use for a month, but if you place them in the freezer, the shelf life will increase significantly.
Crackers without additives can be stored for several months, and the maximum shelf life of crackers with any inclusions is 7 weeks.
Making homemade crackers is even easier than buying them in a store. Moreover, you will be 100% sure that there are no harmful additives. Well, while I was describing all the recipes, I started thinking about the taste of crackers so much that I went and made some garlic croutons in a frying pan, as in this video:
Incredible deliciousness!
If you have unused bread or rolls, do not rush to throw them away or feed them to your pets. Stale baked goods make wonderful crackers that will add variety to your table. They can be added to salads and served with clear broths. Rye crackers make wonderful homemade kvass, and sweet vanilla crackers will perfectly complement a cup of tea or coffee.
Rusks are made from absolutely any bread: black, gray, white, with bran. If the bread has been sitting for a very long time and a gray coating has already appeared on it (this happens when using low-quality raw materials), then you should not dry the crackers from it. At best, they will smell like mold, at worst, you can get gastrointestinal upset. White bread crumbs are best suited for serving with soups and broths. For this addition to the dish, cut from stale bread
- Pass 400 grams of crackers through a meat grinder.
- Mix 1 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons cocoa powder.
- Boil 1 glass of milk and add sugar and cocoa into it.
- Keep the mixture on low heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Remove the pan from the heat and pour the crushed crackers into it and add 200 g of softened butter.
- Mix the mixture thoroughly and form “Potato” cakes.
- Dip the dessert in cocoa and place it in the refrigerator to set.
It turns out that drying crackers in the oven is absolutely not difficult, and what’s more, it’s even pleasant. Firstly, you won’t have to throw away stale bread, and secondly, crackers will always come in handy in the kitchen.
Rusks are healthier than regular bread. Anyone can prepare them at home. Simple tips on how to properly dry crackers will help you achieve the desired result. After all, ideal crackers should not be fragile and should not bend. You can dry crackers in the oven, in the sun, in a frying pan and even in the microwave.
How to make crackers with garlic? As an addition to various dishes, you can prepare crackers with garlic at home. For this you will need: a loaf of white bread, olive or sunflower oil, garlic, salt, preferably with spices. Pour oil into a deep container. Then peel the garlic and pass it through a garlic press and add it to the oil. Add salt to taste (if you are preparing crackers for beer, you can add more salt). Cut the loaf and place it in a container with malo, mix well. There are two ways to bring the crackers to readiness: place the crackers on a baking sheet and bake in the oven or fry the crackers in a frying pan.
How to make crackers from bread? To make crackers, it is better to use brick-shaped rye bread. The bread should be fresh, but not hot. The breadcrumbs can be given any shape. These can be vertical rectangles, squares, diamonds or triangles. The main thing is to try to make them equally thin. To prepare crackers you will need: rye bread, salt. The sliced pieces of bread are laid out on a baking sheet so that there is no contact with adjacent pieces, preferably in one layer. Bake crackers in the oven at a temperature of 150 to 170 degrees. To speed up the drying process, you can leave the oven door ajar. It is necessary to rotate the pan to dry evenly. As soon as the crackers are browned, they need to be taken out of the oven to a dry place and allowed to cool.
How to make crackers in the microwave? You will need: rye or wheat bread(preferably not fresh), sunflower oil, salt, seasonings. Slice the bread, pour oil on it, mix, salt, add spices to taste. Place the bread pieces on a flat plate and cover with a microwave-safe lid. Microwave at maximum power for a couple of minutes. Then remove from the microwave and stir the crackers. Leave for another two minutes. Remove from microwave and let cool. Quick snack ready.
How to make kvass from crackers? To prepare this recipe you will need: 1 liter of water, 200 g of crackers, 10 g of yeast, 50 g of sugar. IN glass jar pour out the crackers, add boiling water, close with a tight lid and let sit for 3 hours. Strain the resulting mixture, add yeast and sugar. After mixing well, put the kvass in a warm place for 5 hours. Cool. The drink is ready to drink.
Gone are the days when crackers were the only way not to die of hunger. Trying to save the already small amount of bread, people dried it in small pieces. Today crackers are not only simple snack, but they are actively used as a snack for beer, in the form of croutons for soup, and are also included in many salads. It is not at all necessary to buy this product in the store. Almost any housewife is able to prepare them at home. At home, they will turn out not only more profitable, but also tastier and healthier. After all, you put love, care and healthy ingredients into the preparation.
People dried crackers back in Soviet times. Getting bread in those days was quite a difficult task, so every piece was used. They didn’t even throw away stale bread, but made crackers out of it. And it doesn’t matter what kind of bread you use to make crackers: white or black, fresh or stale. The main thing is that the bread does not have time to mold.
There are many ways. Having tried the cooked crackers in the oven once, you won't buy them in the store anymore. Moreover, this method is the simplest and most effective. In the process of turning bread into crackers, it loses about 2/3 of its moisture. Just keep in mind that black bread contains more moisture than white bread. It will take a little longer to prepare. Although this method is quite simple, you must follow all the necessary rules and requirements so that in the end you are satisfied with the result.
So, let's look at the detailed process of making crackers at home.
First you need to decide for what purpose you need crackers. If the crackers are intended for salad, then the pieces should be small; if, for example, as a snack for beer, then it is possible with a 2.5 cm edge.
Before you start cutting pieces, set the oven to preheat. The optimal temperature for drying is 180 degrees. Carefully place the cut pieces on a baking sheet and place in the oven for 20 - 25 minutes. When the timer expires, remove the baking sheet and leave the crackers until they cool completely.
It was a simple preparation crackers in the oven. For a more interesting result, you can show the full depth of your imagination. You can use whatever seasonings you like best. Just before putting the crackers in the oven, sprinkle them with your chosen seasoning. And if the crackers are intended for tea, then you can use powdered sugar, but just sprinkle with powder immediately after you remove the baking sheet from the oven. Prepared this way crackers in the oven will delight you with its taste and aroma.
For those who like to eat croutons with borscht, the following method is dedicated - croutons in garlic sauce. They are especially suitable for Ukrainian borscht, instead of the usual donuts.
You can take a piece of white bread and a piece of black bread and cut them into small, but not very small pieces. Pour half a glass into a small bowl olive oil(sunflower is also possible). Squeeze 3-4 cloves of garlic and more dry herbs into the oil. Almost any herbs, parsley, dill, basil and others can be used as greens. Dip the chopped pieces in the resulting mixture and place on a baking sheet. Bake until the crackers in your oven acquire the required hardness.
As you may have already noticed, cooking crackers in the oven not a complicated process. Moreover, from plain bread can be cooked great snack with different tastes. Crackers should be stored in dry plastic containers, but with air access. You should know that crackers absorb odors very well, so keep them away from other foods.
Bon Appetit everyone!