Toasted Panko Bread Crumbs
These are very hot. [Photo Credit: Alex Paternostro]
Recipe by Seth Paternostro
November 28, 2021
Like coconuts and antelopes, not all bread crumbs look the same. Some are too fine. Others are bland. But panko excites us like no other pieces of ground-up white bread can. With those craggy edges, a little fat is not only hot. It makes them toasty.
Makes ½ cup
Total time
10 minutes
Equipment:
sauté pan, stirring spoon, small mixing bowl
Tableware:
spoon
Ingredients
½ cup panko bread crumbs
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
¼ tsp black pepper
Salt, as needed
Instructions
Set out all equipment and ingredients.
Heat the pan over low heat.
Melt the butter in a small mixing bowl in the microwave, add the olive oil, and thoroughly combine with the panko bread crumbs, black pepper, and a pinch of salt.
Pour the bread crumbs into the pan, and stir until toasted and golden brown.
Remove from the heat, and pour the mixture back into the mixing bowl to prevent further cooking.
Reserve until needed.
NUTRITION FACTS:
Calories 109 Total Fat 7.1g (9%) Saturated Fat 2.5g (12%) Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 119mg (5%) Total Carbohydrate 9.8g (4%) Dietary Fiber 0.6g (2%) Total Sugars 0.8g Protein 1.8g Vitamin D 2mcg (10%) Calcium 26mg (2%) Iron 1mg (4%) Potassium 29mg (1%) - Note: Please read our Nutrition Disclaimer.
Seth Paternostro is a writer and recipe developer based in Chicago. He is a co-founder of Our American Cuisine and graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University with an A.B. in East Asian Studies. You can learn more about him here.
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