sourdough croutons

Until I found this recipe the only croutons I liked were Ruby Tuesday's.

I like to make a big batch, but you could easily half or quarter the recipe. This makes about 8 cups.

SOURDOUGH CROUTONS

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic
3 tsp fresh thyme leaves (pr fresh rosemary is good, too)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
40 3/4-inch-thick sourdough baguette slices, cut into cubes

Preheat oven to 325 F, mix first 5 ingredients in a small food processor until well blended. Transfer mixture to a bowl, add baguette cubes and toss well to coat. Arrange on a single layer on a baking sheet, bake until crisp, turning frequently, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and allow them to cool completely.

You can make these up to 2 days in advance - just store them airtight at room temp.