Croutons

6 servings

3 slices bread
2 tablespoons softened butter or margarine
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
Paprika

Trim crusts from bread. Blend butter or margarine with garlic salt; spread on both sides of bread. Cut bread into cubes; place them on baking sheet and sprinkle with paprika.

Bake at 300° F. (slow oven) until crisp and golden brown, about 20 to 30 minutes.

Serve on soups or salads or as a soup accompaniment.

Variation

Cheese croutons.—Mix bread cubes lightly with ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese before placing on baking sheet.