Beer croutons with garlic
Crispy crackers are one of the most popular beer snacks. But due to preservatives and flavoring additives, store-bought options can be hazardous to health. Therefore, it is better to prepare crackers at home from natural ingredients. This is very easy to do, and the whole process takes a maximum of 30-40 minutes. I suggest you familiarize yourself with several popular recipes that have been tested in practice.
To make croutons for beer, we need fresh or slightly stale bread without mold or an untidy smell. Each piece should be more than 1 cm thick, otherwise the crackers will not cook well and will not be crispy. The shape of the slices does not matter, but they are usually made square or oblong, reminiscent of store-bought ones.
Recipe for simple croutons for beer
Ingredients:
- bread (white or black) – 1 loaf;
- salt – 1 teaspoon;
- vegetable oil – 3-4 tablespoons;
- herbs and spices - to taste (optional).
As spices, you can add ground red pepper, parsley, dill, garlic, or store-bought seasonings sold in bags. Another option is to make simple salty crackers for beer, which will not interrupt the taste of the foamy drink.
Preparation:
1. Cut the stale bread into small slices.
2. Add vegetable oil, salt, selected spices and herbs, mix.
3. Pour the seasoned butter into a plastic bag, and add the crackers there. Inflate the bag halfway, twist the top and shake until the crackers absorb the oil.
4. Heat the oven to 200°C.
5. Spread the seasoned pieces into an even layer on the baking sheet and place them in the oven.
6. Dry to the desired condition, stirring occasionally. Cooking time depends on the oven, but usually takes up to 30 minutes. After cooling, the crackers are ready to serve.
The simplest option The author of the following video prepares crackers in the microwave without vegetable oil, moistening the bread with water. The recipe is very interesting, I advise you to check it out.
Beer croutons with garlic
In this recipe, ready-made croutons are topped with garlic sauce. Minimal heat treatment makes their taste richer.
Ingredients:
- bread - 1 loaf;
- oil (sunflower, olive or grape) – 200 ml;
- garlic – 1 head;
- salt - to taste.
Preparation:
1. Cut the bread into slices and place it on a baking sheet lined with baking paper or foil. Place in an oven heated to 200°C.
2. Dry at a temperature of 160-180°C until the crackers become golden and crispy.
3. Squeeze the garlic and mix it with vegetable oil.
4. Pour the finished hot crackers into a deep bowl, pour in the oil and stir quickly. At the final stage, add salt to taste.
You can also make tomato sauce for the crackers. To do this, dilute 1 tablespoon of tomato paste in 100 ml of water, add 3 squeezed cloves of garlic, 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and salt. Ready-made croutons are simply dipped into the resulting sauce and eaten with beer.
Crackers with garlic Homemade crackers in the microwave
1. Cut the bread into slices and prepare the seasoning according to one of the previous recipes.
2. Pour the soaked slices into a plate and place it in the microwave. Cover the plate with a microwave-safe lid or paper towel.
3. Turn on the device in cooking mode at a power of 900 W. After 2 minutes, turn the crackers over and turn on the microwave for another 2 minutes.
4. Take out the crackers and let them cool. The beer snack is ready.
Croutons from the microwave Crackers in a slow cooker
If you have this device, you don’t have to turn on the oven to make crackers at home. This is true in the summer, when the temperature in the apartment is already high.
Technology:
1. Sprinkle slices of bread with vegetable oil, add salt and spices to taste.
2. Place the pieces in a single layer on the bottom of the multicooker.
3. Turn on the “Baking” mode and set the timer for 20 minutes.
4. Open the lid, turn the slices over to the other side and turn on the multicooker again for 20 minutes.
5. Place the finished crackers on a plate and let them cool.
