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Learn how to make gluten-free bread crumbs. Save money by using your leftover gluten-free bread to make bread crumbs to use in recipes.
Gluten-Free Bread Crumbs
Homemade gluten-free bread crumbs are so easy to make! I always save the ends of the gluten-free bread that my kids won’t eat. Gluten-free bread is expensive, and I do not like to let any of it go to waste. So I re-purpose the bread ends and make gluten-free bread crumbs that I can use later in one of my gluten-free recipes.
You can see just how easy it is to make gluten-free bread crumbs in the recipe video.
How To Make Gluten-Free Bread Crumbs
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Cut the gluten-free bread into 1-inch cubes. (photo 1)
- Place the cubed bread on a baking sheet and bake on the middle rack for 10-15 minutes or until crisp. The bread cubes should be lightly browned. (photo 2)
- Allow the bread cubes to cool on the baking pan for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add the toasted bread cubes into a food processor. (photo 3)
- Process the bread on high speed for 30 seconds for coarse bread crumbs, or 1 minute for fine bread crumbs. For even finer bread crumbs, pulse until the desired size is reached. (photo 4)
- If you are not using the breadcrumbs immediately, place in an airtight container and store or a freezer bag and freeze for future use.
What Kind Of Gluten-Free Bread Can Be Used To Make Bread Crumbs?
Any kind of gluten-free bread can be made into bread crumbs. You can use homemade gluten-free bread, store-bought gluten-free bread, buns or rolls to make the bread crumbs. It is best to use bread that is not baked fresh the same day.
You can use any of the gluten-free bread from my recipes to make bread crumbs.
I save all the end pieces of the gluten-free bread my kids won’t eat and freeze them. That way, once I get enough bread ends, I can just take them out to defrost and then make breadcrumbs easily. I really don’t like to waste gluten-free bread, and this is the perfect way to turn unused bread into your next delicious recipe.
Can you use frozen bread?
Yes, you can easily defrost the bread on the countertop. I place the frozen bread on a paper towel-lined baking pan to absorb any excess moisture.
Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Bread Crumbs
Half of my family is also dairy-free (me included), so the bread I use to make bread crumbs is both gluten-free and dairy-free. All of my bread recipes are either dairy-free or have a dairy-free option. There are also several brands of store-bought, gluten-free bread that are also dairy-free.
How Do You Make Bread Crumbs Without A Food Processor?
If you do not have a food processor, you can still easily make breadcrumbs. After the bread cubes are cool, add them to a large plastic storage bag and partially seal it. Use a rolling pin to crush the toasted bread into crumbs.
How To Store Gluten-Free Bread Crumbs
Transfer bread crumbs to an airtight container. You can also place them in a plastic storage bag. The breadcrumbs stored at room temperature will stay fresh for up to 1 month. The bread crumbs can be frozen for up to 3 months.
How To Use Homemade Gluten-Free Bread Crumbs
Gluten-free bread crumbs are an important product to have in your pantry. There are so many delicious recipes that call for gluten-free bread crumbs.
Here are some of my family’s favorite gluten-free recipes that use bread crumbs.
- Gluten-Free Meatballs
- Gluten-Free Meatloaf
- Gluten-Free Salmon Cakes With Dill Sauce
- Gluten-Free Crispy Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs
How To Make Gluten-Free Italian Bread Crumbs
Making Italian bread crumbs at home is really easy. Just mix in the following seasoning into the bread crumbs.
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
How To Make Savory Gluten-Free Bread Crumbs
Just mix in the following seasoning into the bread crumbs.
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried sage
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
Easy Gluten-Free Bread Crumbs
Making homemade bread crumbs is so easy and can be made in less than 30 minutes! Making your own gluten-free bread crumbs is a money saver. You can also change up the seasoning depending on what recipe you are going to make.
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Gluten-Free Bread Crumbs {Dairy-Free}
Ingredients
- 4 cups gluten-free bread, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Cut the gluten-free bread into 1-inch cubes.
- Place the cubed bread on a baking sheet and bake on the middle rack for 10-15 minutes or until crisp. The bread cubes should be lightly browned.
- Allow the bread cubes to cool on the baking pan for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add the toasted bread cubes into a food processor. Process the bread on high speed for 30 seconds for coarse bread crumbs, or 1 minute for fine bread crumbs. For even finer bread crumbs, pulse until the desired size is reached.
- If you are not using the bread crumbs immediately, place in an airtight container and store or a freezer bag and freeze for future use.
- For an Italian seasoning blend mix in the following seasoning into the bread crumbs: 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder, 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
- For a savory seasoning blend mix in the following seasoning into the bread crumbs: 1 teaspoon salt, 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder, 1⁄2 teaspoon dried sage, 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
Video
Notes
- If you are not using the bread crumbs immediately, place in an airtight container and store or a freezer bag and freeze for future use. The bread crumbs will stay fresh at room temperature for 1 month and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- For dairy-free option use gluten-free and dairy-free bread.
- Mama says, "check all of your labels!"
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
These came out great!! I worreid they may burn without oil or be crunchy on the outside but not the inside, I was so very wrong! Super crunchy and perfect 🙂 thank you for this great recipe!