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Pangrattato

Crispy Pangrattato: Elevate Any Dish with Garlic Crunch

Pangrattato is a quick and easy Italian fried breadcrumb topping that enhances any dish with delicious garlic crunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pangrattato
  • 3 cups Stale Bread Use stale sourdough or ciabatta for optimal crunchiness.
  • 4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil For frying.
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary Chopped.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley Chopped finely.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Salt
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/4 cup Cheese Finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes For a spicy kick.
  • 1 filet Anchovy Melted into the oil for extra umami.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Frying pan
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Ingredients: Tear approximately 3 cups of stale bread into rough chunks and pulse in a food processor until you achieve a coarse breadcrumb texture.
  2. Heat Oil: In a large frying pan, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil and add 2-3 cloves of minced garlic over low heat for about 3 minutes.
  3. Combine: Once the garlic is fragrant, add the breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon of fresh rosemary, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and a generous pinch of fine salt. Stir continuously.
  4. Fry: Increase heat to medium-high and stir for 10-15 minutes until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and crunchy.
  5. Cool: Transfer the crispy pangrattato to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool for 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Stir constantly while frying to ensure even cooking and prevent burning. Experiment with add-ins to personalize your pangrattato.

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