Substitute for Breadcrumbs (plain dry)
What it does in a recipe: Fine dry crumb for binding, breading, and toppings.
3 substitutes, ranked by what's already in your pantry. Amounts are dataset values — US and metric where a ratio exists.
Panko
per 1 cup breadcrumbs
US1 cup
Metric45 g
Pantry stapleBaking-safe ✓Alcohol-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeFish-freeNut-freePeanut-freeShellfish-freeSoy-freeVeganContains gluten
Airier and crisper.
What changes: Airier, crisper
Crushed saltines
per 1 cup breadcrumbs
US1 cup
Metric50 g
Pantry stapleBaking-safe ✓Alcohol-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeFish-freeNut-freePeanut-freeShellfish-freeSoy-freeVeganContains gluten
Slightly saltier — cut added salt.
What changes: Slightly saltier
Blended oats
per 1 cup breadcrumbs
US1 cup
Metric80 g
CommonBaking-safe ✓Alcohol-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeFish-freeNut-freePeanut-freeShellfish-freeSoy-freeVegan
Softer crust; GF if certified oats.
What changes: Softer
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Common questions
- What can I use instead of Breadcrumbs (plain dry)?
- Panko: 1 cup. Crushed saltines: 1 cup.
- What is the exact ratio to substitute Breadcrumbs (plain dry)?
- Panko (per 1 cup breadcrumbs) — US: 1 cup. Metric: 45 g.
- What changes when you substitute Breadcrumbs (plain dry)?
- Airier, crisper. Slightly saltier.
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