freezing breadcrumbs

[fran b]

Does anyone know if it's possible to freeze breadcrumbs successfully and, if so, is there any particular trick to doing it?

[Alibobs]

I Just pop them in a plastic bag and freeze - I hate making them so do a load at a time and take out what I need

[frizzytwig]

Ditto, and they need very little defrosting

[fran b]

Thanks to both of you. Doubled up on the shopping this week so had loads of bread which wouldn't have got used so your replies were very useful.

[Cetti]

Hi fran, I tend to use both these methods. If I have the time whiz up excess bread, put a thin layer on a large baking tray and dry them off thoroughly before putting in a large plastic container. Much better than the gaudy orange stuff from the supermarket - and it keeps forever.

Instant stuffing: Fresh bread whizzed up, add fresh parsley, thyme and a bit of sage, whizz again. then freeze. When needed add lemon or orange rind, knob of butter, put in buttered dish - or stuff whatever beast you have and cook.