Turn those unwanted pieces of bread into perfect breadcrumbs for cooking. Not only will you save money, but you also gain complete control of what goes into your cooking.

Step 1 - Crumb the bread in a food processor. The smaller hand-held versions are fantastic for odd jobs such as this. Crumb the bread before it gets too stiff.

Step 2 - Dry the crumbs. You can either air dry in a bowl or quick-dry in the oven. If you decide to air dry, the process will take a couple of days. Keep lightly covered with a small towel and stir breadcrumbs often to make sure the bottom crumbs are drying out too. If you decide to quick-dry in the oven, bake on a cookie sheet at 250 degrees until lightly brown and dry. You can also add dried herbs of your choice. A fine Italian mix works great with most recipes. Cool and store in an airtight container.