Homemade Croutons

bread, (cut into 1-inch cubes (I used a day old batard - similar to a baguette only shorter))

good sea salt

granulated garlic (powder will work here too - if using garlic salt (omit the sea salt above))

Italian seasoning (basil (oregano, rosemary and thyme) or your favorite herbs)

fresh ground black pepper

fresh chopped thyme leaves, (rosemary or parsley)

good quality olive oil (divided)