Shaved Croutons - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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 \"short\"way, 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.