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Making Bread Crumbs with a Rolling Pin

Making Crumbs the Old Fashioned Way

By Elizabeth Yetter, About.com

Rolling Pin Crumbs

Elizabeth Yetter
Years ago, the way to make crumbs was to put dried bread, crackers, or even breakfast cereal in a clean paper or plastic bag and then manually use the rolling pin. This is still a favorite method for many of us because it cuts down having to clean a food processor or blender.

To make bread crumbs using this method, break the dried bread into chunks with your hands. Place the chunks of bread in a plastic bag. Flatten the bag to remove excess air and seal shut. Use a rolling pin to roll over the dried bread. The longer you roll, the finer the bread crumbs.

When finished, store the bread crumbs in a plastic container until you are ready to use them.
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