Almond and Orange Croutons

Ingredients

Flour 2.5 cups

Baking powder 1 tsp

Salt 1/2 tsp

Almonds 1 cup

Eggs 2

Brown sugar 1 cup

Olive oil 110 g

Orange zest 110 g

Vanilla 1 tsp

Roast the almonds in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes. Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the ground almonds. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, olive oil, zest, and vanilla with a mixer.

Gradually add the flour mixture and knead the dough. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions, and place each portion on parchment paper. With wet hands, shape the dough into 2 loaves. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 25-30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for about 15 minutes.

Reduce the oven temperature to 120°C (250°F). Once the buns have cooled, use a serrated knife to cut the croutons into thin slices. Return to the baking sheet and bake for another 15 minutes.

Enjoy!