Mustard Croutons

• unsalted butter (90g) or 1/4 lb margarine (90g)↗1⁄4 lb

  (90g) or 1/4 lb margarine (90g)

• Dijon mustard (or 2 tbls. Dijon and 1 tbls. creole mustard)↗3 tablespoons

  (or 2 tbls. Dijon and 1 tbls. creole mustard)

• fresh thyme leaves↗3 teaspoons
• finely chopped parsley3 teaspoons
• sea salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• crustless ciabatta, torn into 1/2-inch pieces (or other bread)↗1⁄3 lb

  torn into 1/2-inch pieces (or other bread)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 350*F(180C).

2. 2

   . Put the butter in a medium saucepan on medium heat. When it starts to foam, whisk in the mustard, herbs and a quarter-teaspoon of salt, take off the heat, leave for a couple of minutes to cool slightly, then stir in the ciabatta.

3. 3

   Spread out on a parchment-lined baking tray and bake for 12-15 minutes, until crisp.

4. 4

   Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

5. 5

   Store in an airtight container.