Crispy & Sweet Caramel Bread Popcorn
Super Easy Caramel Toast Popcorn Recipe Using Leftover Bread
Introducing a recipe for crispy and sweet caramel bread popcorn that anyone can easily make using leftover bread. It’s a snack where crispy bread is coated with a rich caramel sauce, making it enjoyable just like popcorn. It’s the perfect choice for a special treat for kids or for satisfying cravings. Enjoy a unique charm different from croutons or rusk with this bread popcorn!
Ingredients- 4 slices of bread
- 6 Tbsp milk
- 6 Tbsp sugar
- 6 Tbsp water
- 2 Tbsp butter
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Gather all the ingredients needed to make the delicious caramel bread popcorn. Bread that isn’t too thick will bake nicely.
Step 2
Cut the 4 slices of bread into bite-sized pieces. Pieces that are too small may crumble easily, and pieces that are too large might not be coated well with the caramel sauce. About 2-3 cm pieces are ideal.
Step 3
Heat a pan over medium-low heat without adding any oil or butter. Add the cut bread pieces and toast them evenly. Keep stirring and mixing to prevent burning, which will result in golden brown and crispy bread.
Step 4
Place the toasted bread pieces in a sieve and gently shake to remove any crumbs. This will ensure a cleaner coating of the caramel sauce.
Step 5
Add 6 tablespoons of sugar to a clean, dry pan. It’s important that the pan is dry for the caramelization to work properly.
Step 6
Pour 6 tablespoons of water over the sugar. Do not stir until the sugar has dissolved; gently swirl the pan to help the sugar dissolve evenly.
Step 7
Once the sugar has completely melted and starts to turn clear, add 2 tablespoons of butter and wait for it to melt.
Step 8
When the butter has melted and the caramel is bubbling vigorously, carefully pour in 6 tablespoons of milk. Adding milk can lower the temperature and cause the caramel to harden, so pour it in slowly while stirring well.
Step 9
Once the caramel sauce has smoothly combined, let it simmer for a moment longer, then immediately turn off the heat. If the sauce reduces too much, it might be difficult to coat the bread.
Step 10
Add all the crispy toasted bread pieces to the finished warm caramel sauce and mix.
Step 11
Gently toss the bread pieces with a spatula or chopsticks until each piece is evenly coated with the caramel sauce. It’s important to mix them without letting them clump together.
Step 12
To make the caramel-coated bread popcorn even crispier, spread them out on a large tray lined with parchment paper, ensuring there’s space between each piece so they don’t stick together. Once completely cooled, you’ll enjoy an extra crispy texture. Separate any clumps if they form.
