This is probably super simple for most of you, but not me....how do you toast a tray

I put them in the toaster oven, directly on the rack. But if you want to make croutes ahead of time

put the slices on a tray and dry them out in a 325* oven until golden brown. These will be hard throughout, like a crouton, and will keep well if sealed airtight.

 
Hi Barbara, For Crostini, I cut the baguette into thin slices, about 1/4 inch, and brush with

extra virgin olive oil, then sprinkle with a tiny bit of salt. I add the baguette slices to lined baking sheets, and bake at 375 F about 6-7 minutes per side.

For bruschetta, I cut thick slices, and quickly toast the bread under the broiler, about 50 seconds per side or less until golden brown; it should be browned on the edges, and lighter in the middle. (Watch it closely)! I rub it with cut garlic cloves after removing from the oven, and drizzle with a little olive oil.

 
What do they look like?

Do they get that lovely toasted color? Are they dried out with baking not broiling?

Earnie

 
What I do

I have only brushed with olive oil and broiled while watching carefully. But I plan to try the baking option as mentioned above.

 
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