A crouton is a small piece of sautéed or rebaked bread, often cubed and seasoned, that's used to add texture and flavor to salads, notably the Caesar salad, and as an accompaniment to soups, while some prefer to eat them alone, as a snack food. The word crouton is derived from the French croûte, meaning "crust". Making croutons is relatively simple. Typically the cook cuts bread into small cubes, coats them in oil or butter, (which may be seasoned or flavored for variety) and the… (More on Croutons)