Article: to 375F (190C). The best type of bread to use for this is something that is slightly stale with a thick crust, such as: boule, ciabatta, and sourdough. Try to make your pieces about -inch (1.91-centimeter) wide. You can remove the crust if you want to, but many people choose to leave it on for texture and variation. Here are some ways you can cut your croutons: If you want standard croutons, cut the bread into slices first, then into cubes. If you want something rustic, simply tear your bread into small chunks. If you want French croutons, cut a baguette into to -inch (0.64 to 1.27-centimeter) thick slices. If you want something simple, a teaspoon or two of salt will do. If you want something more flavorful, try adding some fresh or dried herbs. If you wish to make Parmesan cheese or fresh herb croutons, hold off on the cheese/herbs for right now; you will add them later. Keep tossing until the bread pieces are evenly coated. If you are making French croutons, use a pastry brush to lightly coat each side with the oil mixture instead. Make sure that the croutons are not touching, or they may end up soggy. If you can't fit all of the croutons onto one baking sheet, divide them between two baking sheets. If you have a small oven, you will need to bake the croutons on different levels, then rotate the baking sheets after 5 minutes so that they bake evenly. Depending on how stale the bread was and the size you made the pieces, your croutons may be done after 10 minutes. If they aren't, toss them again, and bake them for another 5 minutes or so. Some croutons may take up to 20 minutes, especially if you like them extra-crunchy. If you are making French croutons, use a spatula or a pair of tongs to flip the croutons over. If you want to make Parmesan cheese/fresh herb croutons, add the cheese/herbs after the first 5 minutes of baking, just after you toss the croutons.
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Preheat your oven Cut your bread into cubes or rectangles, then set them aside. Pour the olive oil or melted butter into a large mixing bowl, then stir in your desired seasonings. Put your bread pieces into the bowl, then toss to mix. Spread the croutons in an even layer across your baking sheet. Bake the croutons for bout 10 minutes, tossing them after 5 minutes.

Problem: Article: This lamp uses a jar and a bit of wire. It's great for those who have jars but either don't have the lid anymore or don't want to poke a hole in the lid. Here's a list of what you will need to make this lamp: Squat mason jar 100% cotton cord or lamp wick Olive oil Scissors Floral wire Wire cutters The thicker wick you use, the larger flame you will get. If you want something small, go for a #2 or inch lantern wick. The wire needs to be long enough so that it can hook over the mouth of the jar when doubled. You will be using it to support your wick. Avoid using plastic-coated, painted, copper, or zinc/galvanized wire. Do not use scissors. Not only could you hurt yourself, but you'll also dull the scissors. You are sandwiching the wick between the two halves of the wire. The tip of the wick should be no more than an inch (2.54 centimeters) above the lip of the wire. The wire needs to be tight enough so that it can suspend the wick, but loose enough so that you can still pull the wick up and down. It's okay if the wick dips down a little bit into the jar. If it dips down too far into the jar, try bringing it a little bit closer to the rim. The wire should now be holding the wick just inside the mouth of the jar. If the wire does not hold its shape, you can try wrapping another piece of wire around the neck of the jar, securing the wick-holding-wire to the jar. Olive oil is great to use because it doesn't contain dangerous chemicals. It also burns clean and doesn't stink. This will give the wick enough time to soak up the oil and allow you to light it.
Summary: Gather your supplies. Trim the wick down with a pair of scissors so that it can fit inside the jar. Cut a piece of thin wire using wire cutters. Place the wick in the center of your wire and fold the wire in half. Gently twist the two halves of the wire together. Position your wick over the center of the jar. Hook the end of the wire over the lip of the jar. Fill the jar about two-thirds to three-fourths of the way with olive oil. Wait 15 minutes before lighting your wick.

It will be easier to remove the stain with chemicals and water if you first scrape off whatever toothpaste will loosen up. Try using a small knife or sharp object to scrape off as much of the toothpaste as you can. If you are a child, only do this with parental supervision, however. Scrape only very gently so that you don't end up damaging the clothing by poking holes in it. You are just trying to get the surface-level toothpaste off. Be careful not to rub the toothpaste too hard or you could embed it even more in the fabric. You could also try to use your fingers to pick some of it off if you are nervous about using a knife. The sooner you try to remove the toothpaste, the easier it will come off. If the toothpaste sits on the clothing for very long, it could erode the color in the clothing. Whitening toothpaste that contains bleach can damage the clothing especially if it remains on it for very long. Many stain removal methods involve water. You need to make sure the fabric won't be damaged if water is applied to it. If the clothing is dry clean only, do not use water at all or it will leave a spot. If you don't have time to take the clothing to the dry cleaner, there are dry cleaning stain removal products that can be used on these pieces, though. This will help loosen the stain some more. Mix a few drops of laundry detergent with a cup of water. You can use stain remover in place of the laundry detergent. Try spot cleaning the clothing first. Dip the cloth in the sudsy water, and gently blot/scrub the toothpaste area. Once the detergent penetrates the toothpaste stain, the stain should release itself somewhat. Wet the area and put pressure on your shirt with the water so it comes out. If it still looks tinted white, then it is not completely out. The titanium dioxide powder causes the white staining on clothing. That's why you will likely need detergent to get it out. Blot the area with water to rinse. Allow the spot to air dry. Don't apply heat to it yet because heat can set the stain into the clothing. It's possible that this is all you need to do. It depends on the nature of the stain. If the stain remains at all, you'll have to wash the clothing more thoroughly.
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Scrape as much of the stain off as you can. Check the tags on the clothing. Moisten a soft cloth with warm water, and blot the stained area.