Homemade Melba Toast Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 15 minutes
🥖 Yield: 8 servings
🍽️ Recipe Category: Breads
🏷️ Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Grains, Scottish, European, Vegan, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Broil/Grill, < 15 Mins, Oven, Beginner Cook, Easy, Inexpensive
Description:
Homemade Melba toast has the edge on the bought packaged variety. It is nicest served while still a little warm, in a basket or on a napkin-lined plate. If it is made a short time ahead, store it in an airtight container, then refresh it for a short time in the oven.
Ingredients:
- 8 slices of bread
Instructions:
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Preheat the broiler: Set your broiler to high and toast the bread lightly on both sides. This step ensures a crispy texture for your Melba toast.
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Prepare the bread: After toasting, carefully cut off the crusts from each slice. Then, holding the toast flat, use a sharp knife to split the bread so that you now have 8 slices that are toasted only on one side.
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Slice into triangles: Once the bread is divided into slices, cut each piece into 4 triangles. This step helps create bite-sized portions of Melba toast.
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Broil the triangles: Arrange the triangles on a baking sheet with the untoasted sides facing upward. Toast them under the broiler until they turn golden brown and the edges start to curl. This usually takes just a few minutes, so keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
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Serve warm: Once the Melba toast is nicely toasted and crispy, it’s ready to be served. Enjoy it warm with your favorite soup or dip for a delightful snack or appetizer.
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Optional step for make-ahead: Alternatively, if you’re preparing the Melba toast earlier in the day, you can store it in an airtight container until you’re ready to serve. When it’s time to enjoy, simply warm the toast in the oven at 170°C/325°F/Gas Mark 3 for a short time before serving. This helps to maintain its crispiness and freshness.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 133
- Fat: 1.6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 255.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 25.3g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Sugar: 2.1g
- Protein: 3.8g
Notes:
- Melba toast is a versatile snack that pairs well with various toppings and dips. Get creative and experiment with different flavor combinations to suit your taste preferences.
- This recipe is suitable for beginners and can be easily customized to accommodate dietary restrictions or preferences, such as vegan or low cholesterol diets.
- For optimal freshness, store any leftover Melba toast in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a few days. If needed, you can refresh it in the oven before serving to restore its crispiness.
