485 Croûtes and Croûtons

Croûtes are generally prepared from long thin French loaves cut in half lengthways and then into pieces 4–5 cm (1¾–2 in) in length. Remove the soft bread from inside and trim the corners neatly. Lightly butter them, sprinkle with unclarified fat from a Bouillon and then place to dry in the oven. Allow one Croûte per person.

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