Description
Exotic flavours from Ottoman spices would enchant your soup of the day to a different level with these croutons
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sized baguettes or 1 long baguette(preferably 1 day old)
- 3 cloves garlic-minced finely
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp Ottoman spice mix
- 1 tsp Kosher salt (or coarse sea salt)
- For ottoman spice mix:
- 1/2 tsp saffron strands
- 1 tbsp sumac ( you can get this at any Arabic/Middle eastern store)
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 1 tbsp chilli flakes
- 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp ground mint
- 1 t bsp ground fennel
- 1 tbsp dried marjoram
- 1 tbsp thyme
- 1 tbsp dried ginger
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
Instructions
- Prepare the ottoman spice mix by combining all the spices and grind them to a fine powder.
- Store in airtight container.
- Cut the baguette into 1 inch cubes.
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and fry the garlic until fragrant.
- Add the ottoman spice mix and remove from the heat.
- Add the baguette cubes, and coat them well with the spices.
- Spread the baguette cubes onto a baking sheet and sprinkle with Kosher salt.
- Bake for 20 minutes at 180C, turning the tray once or twice or use 3-d hot air for even baking.
- Remove from oven and once cooled, store the croutons in airtight container or glass jar.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins