Homemade Croutons

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 6 cups bread, (cut into 1-inch cubes (I used a day old batard - similar to a baguette only shorter))
• ⅛ teaspoon good sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic ((powder will work here too - if using garlic salt omit the sea salt above))
• ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning ((basil oregano, rosemary and thyme) or your favorite herbs)
• 1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme leaves, (rosemary or parsley)
• 3 tablespoons good quality olive oil (divided)