Pangrattato (Italian Bread Crumbs)

Pangrattato in a white baking dish with silver spoon.

Pangrattato (Italian Bread Crumbs)

Pangrattato is a simple yet flavorful Italian bread crumb topping that can elevate any dish. In Italian cuisine, pangrattato, often referred to as 'poor man's Parmesan, is a way to add texture and flavor to dishes.

Course Condiments

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Bread Recipes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 5

Servings cup

Calories 652kcal

Author Darcey Olson

Cost $3

Ingredients

5 oz bread, torn into bite size pieces (about 2 cups) *Note 1
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp fresh rosemary
1 tbsp fresh basil
¼ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 300°F.
Place the bread, rosemary and and basil in a food processor and pulse until small crumbs form. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
5 oz bread, torn into bite size pieces (about 2 cups), 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp fresh basil
Add the garlic, salt, and black pepper to the bowl and massage with your fingers, until fully combined.
1 tbsp minced garlic, ¼ tsp black pepper, ¼ tsp kosher salt
Drizzle the olive oil over the bread crumbs and massage for another minute, until fully incorporated.
2 tbsp olive oil
Transfer to an oven-safe dish (not a flat cooking sheet) and evenly spread out. (*Note 2) Do not pat down the crumbs. Transfer to the oven and bake for 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Depending on how fresh the bread way, you may need another 15 minutes of cook time.(*Note 3)
Once golden brown, remove from the oven cool. Transfer to an airtight container and store for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Note 1 - stale bread works best. Try sourdough, French, or wheat!

Note 2 - Use a high-wall dish so the crumbs don't burn before drying out.

Note 3 - If the bread is fresh it will take longer to cook than stale bread.

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