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Default Making and storing breadcrumbs...

On 9/4/2014 8:06 PM, Kalmia wrote:
> On Thursday, September 4, 2014 6:38:16 PM UTC-4, Je�us wrote:
>> ... Something I've never done before, and also something I've rarely
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>> used (partly due to my wheat intolerance). Anyway, just looking for
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>> ideas mainly on storage, I've seen that many use zip-lock bags and
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>> then into the freezer.
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>> Does anyone have any better ideas for storage, or any tips of making
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>> them? I have a blender, so that the obvious way to make the crumbs. Do
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>> you add anything to your breadcrumbs? I've seen paprika mentioned in
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>> my quick bit of research.
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>> I was given a few loaves of wholemeal bread and figure I might as well
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>> use them for breadcrumbs. Oh - and how long would they keep for in the
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>> freezer? I won't be using breadcrumbs very often - mainly for
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>> stuffing, I suppose. TIA for any ideas.

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> I use the ends of my ABM bread for crumbs - whirl in the food processor and store in a Rubbermaid in the freezer. I need to replenish the supply about once a week.
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I think I have said before that breadcrumbs, just like Panko, can be
kept in the freezer and don't require defrosting since they contain very
little water. I don't know how long home-made crumbs will keep but Panko
lasts for months.-

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