Erin’s Recipe Rundown
Texture: Light and crisp. Option to make them coarse or fine!
Taste: Lightly salted and toasty.
Ease: Easy as can be!
Top Tips: Slightly stale or day-old bread helps to create the lightest, evenly toasted crumb due to less moisture in the bread.
Would I make these again? Definitely! These gluten-free breadcrumbs require minimal ingredients and time, yet they’re so versatile and work with so many recipes!
xoxo erin
Featured Comment
From Jessica: “I am so glad that I found this recipe because I was having a hard time finding gluten free breadcrumbs in the store! They are fantastic, thank you!“
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here are a few notes on some of the key ingredients to make these gluten-free breadcrumbs. Jump to the recipe card below for the exact measurements.
- Gluten-free bread: I like to use slightly old white bread, without a lot of seeds or grains. My top picks are Schar Artisan White Bread or Canyon Bakehouse White Bread.
- Olive oil: The oil binds the salt to the bread while also making it nice and crunchy. I recommend olive oil over other oils, like canola or vegetable oil, for the most well-rounded flavor.
- Salt: For simple and classic breadcrumbs all you need is salt. You can also dress them up with spices and herbs for different flavor options!
How to Make Gluten-Free Breadcrumbs
Here’s an overview of how to make this recipe. You can jump to the recipe for the full instructions!
Throw the cubes into a food processor on high. Depending on how you plan to use them, you can keep the breadcrumbs coarse (30 seconds) or process them until they’re fine (1 minute).
Pour the crumbs onto the prepared baking sheet, then toss with the olive oil and salt, before evenly spreading the breadcrumbs across the sheet for uniform toasting. You’ll know they’re done baking when they’re crispy and golden brown (15-20 minutes). Don’t forget to stir them halfway through so they bake evenly!
Gluten-Free Breadcrumb Recipe Tips
- For Italian breadcrumbs: Let the breadcrumbs cool, then combine with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon onion powder.
- For Panko breadcrumbs: Don’t use the ends of loaf and cut off the crust, then coarsely process for the perfect Panko crumb that’s light and airy.
- How to use: Try them in any recipe that calls for breadcrumbs or cornflakes. I love them on top of this gluten-free green bean casserole, gluten-free spaetzle and dairy-free chicken and rice casserole. Plus, they work in these gluten-free turkey meatballs, gluten-free stuffed mushrooms, and gluten-free meatloaf. You can also use them on soups and salads for a little extra texture!
Gluten-Free Bread Crumbs (Easy Recipe!)
Ingredients
- 4 cups gluten-free bread cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Add the cubed gluten-free bread into a food processor. Process on high speed for 30 seconds for coarse breadcrumbs, or 1 minute for fine breadcrumbs.
- Pour the breadcrumbs onto the prepared baking sheet, then drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Toss to combine, then spread the breadcrumbs into an even layer.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and toasted.
- Let cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container to store.
Notes
Nutrition
This post was originally published in January 2023. It was updated with new photos and instructions in July 2025.
How long will these last in the container? X
The gluten-free breadrcrumbs can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for about a week, or frozen for about 4 months.
This makes my tummy happy and my taste buds sing!
I’m so glad! 🙂
Hi
Will this work with any gf bread?
I make homemade gf bread from quinoa, chickpea, brown rice flour. Would it work with my bread?
My problem is that the gf bread crumbs available here are made of corn, which I also cant eat.
Thank you!
Hi Naomi, typically any type of gf bread will work with this recipe. We tend to use white bread and haven’t tried that exact mix you have, but it is definitely worth a try. We’d love to hear how it goes!
Homemade breadcrumbs are the best! Thank you!
I am so glad that I found this recipe because I was having a hard time finding gluten free breadcrumbs in the store! They are fantastic, thank you!