garlic parsley croutons

How To Make garlic parsley croutons

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  Step 1
  Get out your cutting board, electric knife, pastry brush, small microwave safe bowl and plate, and 1 large and 2 small cookie sheets, or 2 large and 1 small cookie sheet.
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  Step 2
  Using an electric knife, slice the bread in half. (Find a french loaf that is not too dense and does not have a big air spaces. You may have to try a few before you find one that works well.)
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  Step 3
  Stand the bread on the cut end, and slice the bread lengthwise, down the middle (rounded end of the bread through to the bottom cut edge).
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  Step 4
  Lay cut sides down on the cutting board, and beginning with the cut end, slice each half into 1/2 inch, or slightly thinner slices. Leave slices together.
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  Step 5
  Place margarine, garlic granules and parsley in microwave safe dish. Place dish on a small plate, cover, and place wax paper over margarine and tuck under plate, to prevent margarine from popping and splattering all over your microwave oven. Melt on high heat (approximately 1 1/2 minutes).
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  Step 6
  Remove from microwave, and blend well.
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  Step 7
  Using a pastry brush, brush one side of the bread, and place the coated side down on a cookie sheet. Once the sheet is full, lightly brush the tops with the mixture.
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  Step 8
  Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown, and no longer soft.
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  Step 9
  Immediately remove from baking pan, and place into an open container, and allow to thoroughly cool before covering.
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