Crispy homemade crackers are an excellent appetizer, a delicious addition to soup, broth, salad. They are easy to cook in a pan or in the oven, but housewives are increasingly using a useful multifunctional device - a multicooker. In it, you can quickly make sweet or savory crackers using only healthy additives.
Croutons in a multicooker: advantages and features
Homemade crackers are much healthier than purchased ones. They do not include conservatives, artificial flavors and other not-so-healthy ingredients. The taste can be adjusted as desired by changing the proportions of spices, adding new products, experimenting with types of bread and the shape of products. Croutons make it possible to use the leftovers of loaves, rolls and other types of baked goods, the cooking process is very economical. It is better to make rusks from stale bread, it is more convenient to cut it into neat strips or cubes.
Cooking crackers in a multicooker is very easy. It's worth starting with simple recipes and small trial portions. An important condition is to understand how long it will take to properly roast. Much depends on the model of the multicooker and the type of bread. Ready-made crackers are stored in paper bags or cloth bags, in hermetically sealed jars or plastic containers, they can acquire an unpleasant musty smell.
Spicy white bread croutons
A classic option for a light snack or soup. The amount of salt is adjusted to taste, you can refuse spices.
Ingredients:
- 0.5 standard loaf of white bread (about 400 g);
- 2 tbsp. l. refined sunflower oil;
- ground black pepper;
- salt;
- a mixture of spices.
Cut the bread into cubes or strips. The first option is more suitable for salads and soups; it is more convenient to use long sticks as beer snacks. Pour the bread slices into a deep bowl, drizzle with vegetable oil, add salt, ground pepper and spices. Mix everything thoroughly so that the butter and spices evenly cover the bread.
Put the croutons in the multicooker bowl, level the layer, close the lid and turn on the Baking program. After 20 minutes, stir the croutons with a spatula and turn on the device again. The total cooking time is 40 minutes. Properly fried croutons should acquire a beautiful golden crust, become fragrant and crispy. Pour them into a bowl, cool and serve.
Original garlic croutons
A savory Italian-style snack that goes well with a beer or other beverage. Such rusks can be included in a salad with meat or smoked fish. Those who prefer a more delicate flavor should reduce the amount of garlic.
Ingredients:
- 1 loaf of rye bread
- 170 g olive oil;
- head of garlic;
- salt to taste;
- dried herbs (parsley, basil, thyme).
Cut the slightly stale bread into thin strips. Put the pieces into the multicooker bowl, lightly greasing the bottom with vegetable oil. Switch on the Baking or Multipovar program for 20 minutes.
Peel the garlic, dividing it into slices, chop in a blender or pass through a press. Put the fragrant gruel in a small bowl, add the herbal mixture, olive oil and salt, mix well.
Put the hot croutons in a deep bowl, pour the oil-garlic mixture into it, mix and leave to cool completely. Additives are quickly absorbed into toasted bread, drying out, croutons will become tender and crispy.
Appetizing chicken flavored croutons
An excellent substitute for purchased snacks with the aroma of squid, pizza or salami - homemade delicacies with the taste of chicken, mushrooms, beef. The secret is simple - when drying, a concentrated broth is added to the bread, giving the finished croutons a beautiful color and rich aroma. They are great in homemade salads and can be served as a picnic snack.
Ingredients:
- a loaf of rye bread;
- 1 tbsp. l.odorless vegetable oil;
- 1 cube of dry chicken broth.
Cut the bread into neat cubes or strips, sprinkle with vegetable oil and put in a multicooker bowl. Cook for 20 minutes with the lid closed in the Bake setting. During cooking, the crackers need to be mixed 1-2 times with a plastic or wooden spatula.
Until the bread reaches the desired condition, prepare the dressing by pouring the bouillon cube with a few tablespoons of hot water. Knead and mix the mass thoroughly so that it is homogeneous. Pour the concentrated broth into a spray bottle and process the hot croutons, stirring them so that the liquid evenly saturates the bread. Let the croutons dry and cool. The same snacks can be prepared with other types of broth, for example, beef or mushroom. A good addition is dry spicy herbs.
Crunchy Dessert: Step-by-Step Preparation
From the leftovers of a white loaf, you can make delicious crispy croutons for tea. The amount of powdered sugar is adjusted to taste.
Ingredients:
- 400 g loaf, baguette or other white bread;
- 1 tbsp. l. refined sunflower oil;
- powdered sugar.
Cut the loaf into not too small pieces. Grease the multicooker bowl with vegetable oil, pour out the bread pieces, set the "Baking" program for 15 minutes. Soft white bread is prepared faster than rye or grain bread. In the process of frying, stir the croutons with a spatula.
Pour hot loaf slices onto a plate, sprinkle with powdered sugar from a strainer. Allow the treat to cool and serve. Sweet croutons cannot be stored for a long time; it is better to cook them immediately before a meal.
