Name: Mushroom Coffee Croutons
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 cups stale bread, preferably a rustic loaf, cut into bite-sized cubes; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp instant coffee powder; 1 tbsp of mushroom essense (see recipe); 1 tbsp dehydrated mushroom powder (see recipe); Salt and pepper to taste

Mushroom Coffee Croutons

Yields1 Serving

Prep Time5 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time15 mins

Ingredients:

2 cups stale bread, preferably a rustic loaf, cut into bite-sized cubes

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp instant coffee powder

1 tbsp of mushroom essense (see recipe)

1 tbsp dehydrated mushroom powder (see recipe)

Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

1

Cut the stale bread into bite-sized cubes. If the bread is not stale, you can leave the cubes out for a few hours to dry slightly.

2

In a frypan, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Allow the butter to fully melt and mix with the olive oil.

3

Sprinkle the instant coffee powder and dehydrated mushroom powder into the pan. Stir well to combine with the melted butter and oil. Then add mushroom essence and stir to combined,

4

Add the bread cubes to the pan, ensuring they are evenly coated with the coffee and mushroom-infused butter and oil mixture. Toss gently to make sure each cube is coated.

5

Toast the bread cubes in the pan over medium heat, stirring frequently to ensure even toasting. Continue until the croutons turn golden brown and become crispy.

6

Season the croutons with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.

7

Once the croutons are golden and crispy, remove them from the pan and let them cool slightly before serving.

These unique Mushroom Coffee Croutons can be enjoyed on their own as a snack or used as a delightful topping for salads, soups, or any dish that could use a crunchy, flavourful element.

This recipe adds a delightful depth of flavour to your croutons, combining the rich and earthy notes of dehydrated mushrooms with the aromatic touch of instant coffee. Enjoy this Australian-inspired twist on a classic!

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