Ingredients for panera bread recipes :
* 1 loaf Panera Sourdough bread
* 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
* 1 teaspoon salt (Kosher or Sea)
* Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
* 1 clove garlic, finely minced
* 1 tablespoon fresh or 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs, usally consists basil, marjoram, oregano and thyme.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 300° F.
2. Slice the loaf in half or lengthwise, so you can get at the soft bread inside - do not use the crust. With your fingers, tear away pieces of bread that are approximately 1/2" to 3/4" in diameter.
3. Place them in a large bowl and whisk the oil, salt, pepper and garlic together in the bowl and toss until they are all evenly coated.
4. Spread them on a large baking sheet and place in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring them ever 5 minutes, until they are golden brown.
5. The panera bread recipe is ready to serve.....enjoy in salads or stuffing or munchin'..