Grilled Bread With Catalan Butter Recipes

GRILLED BREAD (PANE ALLA GRILLIA)

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Slice ciabatta in half lengthwise. Then cut each half into 1-inch slices. In batches as needed, grill the ciabatta slices, cut side down until they are golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Working quickly, drizzle the toasted sides with extra-virgin olive oil. Rub the garlic cloves over the grilled bread, then rub the cut side of the tomatoes over the grilled bread. It's important to do this while the bread is still hot or warm, otherwise the garlic won't melt into the bread. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve warm.

GRILLED GARLIC BREAD WITH HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• Finely mince garlic; season with salt. Place the flat side of a knife blade on top of garlic and press down firmly to mash into a paste. In a small bowl, combine garlic paste, butter, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill cut sides of bread, rotating once to make hatch marks, until lightly charred and toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Brush grilled sides with herb butter; serve immediately.

GRILLED BREAD WITH CATALAN BUTTER

Steps:

• Mash butter and yolks in medium bowl to form paste. Mix in sun-dried tomatoes, reserved 1 tablespoon oil and next 6 ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and freeze. Bring to room temperature before continuing.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Place smoke chips in 8 x 6-inch foil packet with open top. Set atop coals 5 minutes before grilling bread. Grill bread until toasted, about 2 minutes per side.
• Spread butter mixture over hot bread. Transfer to platter and serve.

GRILLED PEASANT BREAD WITH OLIVE BUTTER

Steps:

• Make butter: In a bowl combine all ingredients.
• Cut bread into 1/2 to 1-inch thick slices. Brush both sides of bread with oil, season with salt and pepper and transfer to a heated grill. Grill each side of the bread for 1 to 2 minutes, or until lightly toasted and grill marked. Rub bread with the garlic clove. While bread is still hot spread with some of the butter. Transfer to a serving dish.

GRILLED FRENCH BREAD

Steps:

• In a microwave safe bowl, combine butter or margarine, parsley, basil and garlic. Heat in microwave until butter is melted. Stir in parmesan cheese. Cut bread in half lengthwise.
• Place bread, cut side down on an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill about 2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Turn cut side up. Brush with butter mixture. Grill for 1 to 2 minutes longer.
• To serve, cut into 2 inch slices.

KITTENCAL'S EASY GRILLED BREAD

Steps:

• Slice the French bread diagonally into about 3/4-inch slices or as thick as desired.
• Brush both sides of each slice with olive oil or melted butter.
• Sprinkle one side of the slice lightly with kosher salt, black pepper and garlic powder if using.
• Place seasoned side down on the grill.
• Grill over medium heat until lightly toasted about 1-3 minutes, cooking time will depend on how hot your grill is (check frequently to avoid burning).
• Using long tongs turn the bread over and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder; grill until toasted.

GRILLED BREAD AND GUACAMOLE "BUTTER"

Steps:

• Cut bread diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices and brush both sides of each slice with oil.
• Prepare grill (or preheat oven).
• Grill bread in batches on a rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals, turning it, until toasted on both sides, about 3 minutes. (Alternatively, bread may be toasted in batches on a baking sheet in a 350°F. oven until crisp, 10 to 12 minutes.) Grilled bread may be made 1 week ahead and cooled completely before keeping in an airtight container at room temperature.
• Halve avocados and discard pits. Spoon flesh into a food processor. Add remaining ingredients and blend just until smooth. Guacamole "butter" may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, its surface covered with plastic wrap.
• Serve bread topped with dollops of guacamole "butter."

GRILLED BREAD WITH GARLIC CILANTRO BUTTER

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the grill to medium-high.2. Cut the bread sharply on the diagonal into 3/4-inch-thick slices.3. Cream the butter with a whisk in a mixing bowl. Add the garlic, cilantro, salt, and pepper.4. When ready to cook, generously brush or spread the bread slices on both sides with the cilantro butter. Arrange the bread slices on the hot grate and grill, turning with tongs as needed, until nicely browned, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Don't take your eyes off the grill for a second grilled bread burns very easily. Transfer to a bread basket and serve immediately.Makes 20 to 24 pieces serves 4 to 6

GRILLED GARLIC BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to high heat.
• Mix together butter, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and pepper in a bowl.
• Spread the butter mixture generously on the baguette slices.
• Place slices on the preheated grill and cook until butter is melted and bread is lightly brown, about 30 seconds.
• Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.