Place all the dry ingredients in a large roasting dish. I used a pyrex rectangular baking dish 15”x10”x2 ¼”.
Heat butter and seasoning spices in a small saucepan on medium-low heat. Simmer for 1-2 minutes to infuse the flavors and release the medicinal qualities of the herbs. Add
Pour half the buttery seasoning evenly over the dry ingredients and mix very well using two large spoons. Add in the remaining seasoning, and mix very well again. Taste, and adjust for salt, or any of the other ingredients if desired.
Place tray in the oven, and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and mix well. Cook another 15 minutes, remove, and mix very well. Continue to cook a final 15 minutes, until the mixture is fully dry, and the ingredients are browned to your liking.
Notes
Butter substitutions
Butter adds good flavor. Substitute with ghee, which is lower in lactose, or make this vegan by substituting with olive oil or coconut oil. Be aware that it will create a slightly different flavor.Also, this last time when I made the recipe I used just ¼ cup of butter and it was also good.
Worcestershire sauce
A traditional ingredient in nuts and bolts, but it’s not vegetarian (unless you seek out a vegetarian version.)I used the following as a substitute and it worked quite well.