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====== Saffron Croutons ======
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From [[recipes:asparagus_soup_with_saffron_croutons | Asparagus Soup w/Saffron Croutons]] but should be good for salad and other soups.

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|**Prep:** 0:05|**Wait:** 0:00|**Cook:** 0:20|


====== Ingredients ======
  * 3 thin slices bread (preferably brioche but sour dough works great too!)
  * 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  * 2 pinches saffron threads (about 1/4 teaspoon)
  * 2 pinches sea salt

====== Directions ======
  - Heat oven to 325 F
  - Cut slices of bread into 1/4 inch cubes to yield about 1 cup
  - Heat olive oil in skillet over low heat
  - Add saffron threads and gently cook for about 1 minute to infuse oil with the flavor
  - Add bread cubes, season with salt and toss to coat the flavored oil
  - Spread on baking sheet and toast in oven, tossing occassionally, until golden and crunchy - about 10-15 minutes

====== Notes ======
  * Add some minced garlic?
[[http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/asparagus-soup-saffron-croutons.aspx?ac=ts&ra=fp| Fine Cooking 92]]


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