Composition / ingredients
Step-by-step cooking
Step 1:
Not even the freshest loaf is suitable for the recipe. With a sharp knife , cut slices 1 -1.3 cm thick . Thicker pieces will not warm up, and thin ones will break. You will need 4 pieces.
Step 2:
Even in the morning rush, use this recipe as a way to express your attitude to your loved ones. The unusual shape of croutons is perfect for this. You can cut a loaf into triangles, squares, use a glass and cookie notches for unusual croutons. I assure you any maloezhka will have breakfast with pleasure. I propose a form - hearts. Cut the slices as in the photo, use the right part.
Step 3:
Pairwise folded pieces form hearts.
Step 4:
Break the egg into a suitable-sized bowl, add a little salt and mix until smooth with a whisk. Do not beat the egg to a froth.
Step 5:
Add paprika, pepper and garlic powder. Mix the mass.
Step 6:
Heat the pan, pour in the oil. Put the toast in the egg for a few seconds, moisten it on both sides and send it to a hot frying pan.
Step 7:
Fry the croutons for a minute on each side until golden brown. Transfer the products to a plate covered with a paper towel to remove excess oil. Serve to the table.
Spices, aromatic herbs and additives for the dish can be chosen according to your taste or use the presented option. Refined, odorless vegetable oil is suitable for frying.
The croutons have a pleasant egg taste with the aroma of spices, soft delicate structure. You can supplement the dish with vegetable or meat cuts, melted cheese or pate. The dish looks delicious and will surely appeal to your loved ones.
Croutons can be served with hot sweet tea or vegetable juice. When the dish cools down, it loses its taste qualities. The products are not heated.
For the dietary option, you can bake the products in the oven, eliminating the butter and replacing the loaf with whole-grain bread.
Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish
- Chicken egg - 157 kcal/100g
- Egg white - 45 kcal/100g
- Egg powder - 542 kcal/100g
- Egg yolk - 352 kcal/100g
- Ostrich egg - 118 kcal/100g
- Vegetable oil - 873 kcal/100g
- Salt - 0 kcal/100g
- Paprika - 289 kcal/100g
- Pepper - 26 kcal/100g
- Loaf - 273 kcal/100g
- Garlic powder - 331 kcal/100g