Toast Points Recipes

HOW TO MAKE PERFECT TOAST POINTS

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 400°F/200ºC.
• Melt the butter in the microwave or in a small pan on the hob.
• Use a serrated knife and a sawing action to cut the crusts from the slices of bread. (see note 3)
• Lightly brush 1 side of bread with butter mixture. Sprinkle with pepper
• Cut each slice of bread into 4 triangles.
• Place the bread, buttered sides up, onto a baking sheet.
• Bake 6-8 minutes or until golden and toasted.
• Allow to cool on a rack for at least 30 minutes.

CLASSIC TOAST POINTS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Heat the broiler (500 F or High) and position the top rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
• Using a serrated knife, cut off the crusts from each slice of bread. Discard the crusts or save them to make breadcrumbs .
• Slice each piece into 2 triangles. Alternatively, you may cut the toasts into 2 rectangles or leave them as large squares.
• Arrange the bread on a large baking sheet.
• Brush the top of each piece of bread with the melted butter, then sprinkle the slices lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• 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.
• Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.
• Enjoy.

GOLDEN TOAST POINTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Slice crusts off bread, and cut each slice into quarters, to form four triangles. Place in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in oven until bread is golden and beginning to crisp, about 15 minutes, turning once. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool slightly.

PARMESAN CHEESE TOAST POINTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 F. In a mixing bowl, combine the cheese, parsley, garlic, and mayonnaise together. Mix until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper. Spread 1 tablespoon of the mixture onto each baguette slice. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until the croutons are golden brown. Ladle the soup into a shallow bowl. Place the croutons around the bowl. Garnish with parsley.

TOAST POINTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F. Slice crusts off bread, and cut each slice into quarters to form four triangles. Place in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in oven until bread is golden and beginning to crisp, about 15 minutes, turning once. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool slightly.

EMPRESS LILY SAUTEED OYSTERS ON TOAST POINTS

Steps:

• To make toast points:
• Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
• Remove crusts from 6 slices of bread and lightly butter one side with melted butter. Place bread slices, buttered sides up, in a large shallow baking pan and cook until golden brown around edges, 6-8 minutes. Be sure to check often to make sure toast isn't getting too dark. Transfer to a rack to cool.
• When cool, cut each slice diagonally into 4 triangles. (Note: toast points can be made 1 day ahead and kept in an airtight container.).
• To make sauteed oysters:.
• Drain oysters and pick out any pieces of shell. Whisk the eggs and water in a small bowl. Dredge oysters in flour, dip them into the egg mixture, and then in crumbs. This may be done up to an hour in advance of cooking and kept refrigerated until ready to cook.
• Heat butter in skillet and saute chopped garlic for 2-3 minutes. Add oysters and brown on both sides, about 2 minutes. Remove oysters and keep warm.
• Add lemon juice, worcestershire, tabasco, wine and salt. Heat quickly over high heat. Place oysters on toast points and pour pan juices over oysters. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

ASPARAGUS ON TOAST POINTS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well; set aside. , In a small saucepan, saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in the flour, pepper and nutmeg. Gradually add broth and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. , Melt remaining butter; spread over one side of each slice of toast. Cut each slice into four triangles; arrange in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with asparagus and white sauce. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.