Ingredients
- 1 (12x5-inch) loaf country bread with thick crust, ends discarded, sliced crosswise into 3⁄4-inch-thick pieces
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher or flake sea salt
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Number of Servings:
6 servings
Recipe Source:
Boards: Stylish Spreads for Casual Gatherings by Elle Simone Scott ($30, America’s Test Kitchen, 2022)
Equipment
- Oven with broiler
- Baking sheet
Directions
- Adjust oven rack 4 inches from broiler element and heat broiler.
- Arrange bread in a single layer on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet.
- Broil until bread is deep golden and toasted on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- Lightly rub 1 side of each toast with garlic (you will not use all of garlic). Brush with oil and season with salt to taste.
Notes
Larger than crostini, these garlicky toasts give a flavorful foundation to whatever toppings you choose to pile on. This recipe can easily be doubled.
Nutrition Info:
177 Calories, 5 g Protein, 26 g Carbohydrates, 2 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 1 g Fiber, 6 g Total fat (1 g sat), 301 mg Sodium, ★★★ Vitamin B1 (thiamine), ★★ Folate, ★ Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), Iron
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