How To Dry Bread Cubes (2 Methods)
Dry bread cubes are essential for stuffing and other recipes. Use this one-hour method to dry cubed bread in the oven or air dry for a few days until stale.
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 205kcal
Equipment
- serrated bread knife or chef's knife
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Bread (16 ounces) any kind, whole or sliced
Instructions
- Slice the bread into cubes according to your desired size.
Oven method (1 hour)
- Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for one hour until they are dried and lightly crispy. No stirring needed!
- Cool the bread cubes to room temperature.
Air dry method (up to 3 days)
- Place bread cubes in a storage container with a partially open lid for airflow.
- Store the container in a dry environment for 1 to 3 days until the bread cubes are firm with a slightly crisp texture, indicating that all moisture is gone.
Storage
- Store dried bread cubes in an airtight container or zip-top plastic bag at room temperature for up to 7 days.
- Use dry bread cubes in your favorite recipes that call for them!
Notes
- Use any bread variety that fits your taste and recipe requirements. Feel free to experiment!
- One 16-ounce bakery-style bread loaf cut into ¾-inch cubes yields about 12 cups fresh and yields 8 cups when baked.
- Instead of cutting the bread into cubes, you can tear it into pieces for a more rustic look.
- I recommend leaving the crust on bread cubes for stuffing to enhance the visual appeal, exciting texture, and delicious flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg