Homemade Panko Japanese Bread Crumbs
Elevate your cooking game with this easy recipe for Homemade Panko Japanese Bread Crumbs, perfect for adding that light, crispy crunch to your favorite dishes. Made from just white bread, ideally crustless, these airy breadcrumbs are crafted by pulsing the bread into coarse crumbs and gently drying them in the oven at a low temperature. Unlike regular breadcrumbs, this method ensures a fluffy, delicate texture that stays true to authentic Japanese panko. With only 10 minutes of prep time, these versatile crumbs can be stored for weeks, making them a pantry staple for everything from crunchy coatings to casserole toppings. Best of all, creating your own panko at home means no preservatives and complete control over quality. Bake, fry, and sauté your way to perfection with this quick and easy recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices White bread (preferably crustless)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). This low temperature ensures that the bread crumbs dry out without getting toasted or overly colored.
Using white bread, ideally crustless, tear the slices into smaller, manageable pieces.
Pulse the torn bread slices in a food processor for 10-15 seconds until you achieve an airy, coarse crumb texture. Be careful not to over-process; you want light, fluffy crumbs, not a fine powder.
Spread the crumbs evenly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to ensure even drying.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Let the crumbs bake for about 12-15 minutes, stirring them halfway through to ensure even drying. Remove them as soon as they feel dry but before they take on any significant color.
Let the crumbs cool completely on the baking sheet. This ensures they crisp up fully as they cool.
Once cooled, use them immediately or store your homemade Panko crumbs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
320 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.0 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 600 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.0 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 10.0 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 120 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
