Panko Breadcrumbs
Panko breadcrumbs are a wonderful way to add a crispy crust to deep fried foods and oven baked dishes. Learn how to make these popular Japanese bread flakes with this easy tutorial!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
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- 1 20-ounce loaf of white bread, crusts removed, or one loaf of Japanese shokupan
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350ºF (150ºC).
- 2
Put a few slices of bread in a food processor and pulse until the bread has turned to small flakes. Transfer the flakes onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat this step until all the bread has been used.
- 3
Place the baking tray in the center rack and bake for 8 -12 minutes, until the panko is dry and still white. If the flakes are still a little moist, turn the heat off and leave the panko in the oven until it dries up.
- 4
Transfer panko to a storage bag or airtight storage container.