Craig Claiborne's Croutons

Ingredients

• 1 thin, long loaf (baguette) crusty French bread
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and cut in half crosswise
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (24 servings)

    35 calories; 1 gram fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 4 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 47 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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24 or more

Preparation

1. Preheat the broiler.
2. Rub the crust of the uncut loaf all over with the cut pieces of garlic.
3. Cut the bread into thin crosswise slices. Arrange the slices in one layer on a baking sheet. Brush the slices on one side with oil. Turn and brush them on the second side. Place the slices under the broiler and cook briefly until golden brown on top.

10 minutes