Classic Toast Points
Toast points are easy to make, and are a wonderful base for smoked salmon with cream cheese, pâté, chicken a la king, or seafood Newburg.
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- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- 6slices good-quality white bread
- 2tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Heat the broiler (500 F or High) and position the top rack about 6 inches from the heat source.Step 3
Using a serrated knife, cut off the crusts from each slice of bread. Discard the crusts or save them to make breadcrumbs .Step 4
Slice each piece into 2 triangles. Alternatively, you may cut the toasts into 2 rectangles or leave them as large squares.Step 5
Arrange the bread on a large baking sheet.Step 6
Brush the top of each piece of bread with the melted butter, then sprinkle the slices lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.Step 7
Broil for about 1 1/2 minutes on the buttered side, or until golden brown. Flip and brown the other side for about 1 1/2 minutes.Step 8
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.Step 9
Enjoy.