Shaved Croutons

Ingredients:

• 1/2 loaf italian whole wheat bread
• 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
• kosher salt
• freshly cround black pepper

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees
• Lay the flat side of the loaf on a cutting board
• Cut the thinnest slices you can by using long strokes with the knife
• Slicing the shortway
• with more crust to guide the knife makes thin slices easier
• Cut off the crusts if you prefer and cut the slices into shapes if you wish
• I like them rustic
• Toast on a baking sheet until golden brown
• Turn them over and toast
• watching them closely so as not to burn
• Remove from the oven and brush very lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste