Homemade Croutons

Rather than throwing out that rock-hard baguette—or any other stale bread—use it to add some savoury crunch to salads and soups. If the bread is coming out of your freezer, make sure to defrost it first.

Baguette, sliced and cubed (about ¾ of a loaf)

2 tsp kosher salt

1 tsp pepper

¼ cup olive oil

Preheat oven to 350°F. On a parchment-lined pan, toss the cubed bread with the salt, pepper, and olive oil. Bake 15 minutes, tossing the croutons halfway through. Let cool completely before use.