Barefoot Contessa Garlic Toasts Recipe
Do you love warm, crispy bread? This Barefoot Contessa Garlic Toasts Recipe is perfect. It is a simple appetizer for everyone. Learning how to make Barefoot Contessa Garlic Toasts is fun.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Small bowl
- Pastry brush
- Bread knife.
- Cutting board
- Garlic press
Ingredients
- 1 loaf FRENCH BAGUETTE
- 1/2 cup EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
- 3 cloves GARLIC
- 1 tsp KOSHER SALT
- 1/2 tsp BLACK PEPPER
- 1 tbsp FRESH PARSLEY
Instructions
Step 1:
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Let the oven get very hot first. This ensures the bread gets crispy.
Step 2:
- Place the baguette on a cutting board. Slice the bread into thick rounds. Make each slice about one inch.
Step 3:
- Peel your fresh garlic cloves carefully. Use a garlic press to crush them. Put the garlic in a bowl.
Step 4:
- Add the olive oil to the bowl. Pour in the salt and pepper. Stir the mixture with a spoon.
Step 5:
- Lay the bread on a baking sheet. Do not overlap the bread slices. Space them out for even heat.
Step 6:
- Dip your pastry brush into the oil. Brush the top of every slice. Use all of the garlic mixture.
Step 7:
- Slide the pan into the oven. Bake the bread for ten minutes. The edges should look very golden.
Step 8:
- Remove the pan from the oven. Let the toasts cool for a minute. Serve them while they are warm.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Do not burn the bread in the oven.
- Slice the bread at an angle for style.
- High quality olive oil makes a difference.
- Watch the oven closely during the end.
- Add parmesan cheese for extra salty flavor.
- Use a serrated knife for clean cuts.
- Press the garlic very fine for smoothness.
- Serve immediately for the best crunch.
- Double the recipe for a big party.