Whether in a pinch or, if you’re like me and obsessed with making just about everything from scratch, then try making homemade Panko breadcrumbs instead of buying store bought.

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While I was compiling my grocery list, I skim over my weekly recipes to make sure I get what I need at the store. One of the recipes I planned to make needed a crunch factor aka breadcrumbs or panko. But I didn’t want to spend close to 4 dollars on the pre-packaged stuff. So instead I decided I would give making my own homemade panko breadcrumbs a shot.

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I then made a delicious casserole for dinner the other night and topped them with my homemade panko crumbs. If I didn’t make these crumbs myself, I would never have known they were not store bought and made in my kitchen instead. Crispy, golden and perfect. I’ll be sharing the casserole probably this week.

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To Make Homemade Panko Breadcrumbs You Will Need:

  • 1 (16 ounce) loaf of bread

The whole process is super easy, taking about 30 to 40 minutes total. If you want to make these extra special, use homemade bread. For whole wheat breadcrumbs, use whole wheat bread. For gluten-free panko breadcrumbs, use gluten-free bread and so on.

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Preheat your oven 250℉ (or 140℃).

Cut the crusts off of a loaf of bread.

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Slice into 1-1/2 to 2-inch strips.

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Lug out your food processor and fit it with the shredding disc.

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Turn it on and push the bread through the food chute.

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I should have measured this, but it’s about 5 to 6 cups of breadcrumbs.

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Spread the crumbs out onto 1 or two sheet pans. Slide it into your preheated 250° oven and bake for 20-30 minutes, stirring every 5 to 10 minutes or until cripsy but NOT golden brown.

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Allow the panko breadcrumbs to cool before storing in an airtight container for a few weeks. Or frozen for a few months.

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Enjoy! And if you give this Homemade Panko Breadcrumbs recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!

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Yield: 12 (1/2 cup) servings

Homemade Panko Breadcrumbs

It's easy to make homemade panko breadcrumbs. Whether whole wheat or white, all you need is a loaf of bread and an oven. Recipe yields 6 cups.

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf bread, white or whole wheat

Instructions 

  • Preheat your oven 250℉ (or 140℃).
  • Next fit your food processor with the shredding disc.
  • Cut all the crusts off each slice of bread. Cut the crustless bread into strips to make the bread easier to fit into the food chute.
  • Scatter breadcrumbs onto 1 or 2 rimmed sheet pans and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, tossing every 5 minutes or so until crisp. Panko crumbs should not be golden.
  • Allow the crumbs to cool completely before storing in an air-tight container for a few weeks or freeze for up to 2 months or so.
Serving: 0.5cup, Calories: 153kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 1g, Sodium: 294mg, Potassium: 103mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 1IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 78mg, Iron: 2mg