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Garlic Toasts

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on August 27, 2009

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Makes 8 slices

Garlic Toasts

Ingredients

8 (1-inch-thick) slices rustic bread 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large garlic clove, peeled

Before You Begin

Be sure to use a high-quality crusty bread, such as a baguette; do not use sliced sandwich bread.

Instructions

  1. Adjust an oven rack to 6 inches from broiler element and heat broiler. Spread bread evenly in rimmed baking sheet and broil, flipping as needed, until well toasted on both sides, about 4 minutes. Briefly rub 1 side of each toast with garlic, drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
Garlic Toasts

Garlic Toasts

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Yield

Makes 8 slices

Ingredients

8 (1-inch-thick) slices rustic bread
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large garlic clove, peeled

Ingredients

8 (1-inch-thick) slices rustic bread
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large garlic clove, peeled

Ingredients

8 (1-inch-thick) slices rustic bread
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large garlic clove, peeled

Why This Recipe Works

These garlicky toasts work well with a wide variety of soupy and saucy seafood dishes. You may want to make extras—they are that good.

Before You Begin

Be sure to use a high-quality crusty bread, such as a baguette; do not use sliced sandwich bread.

Instructions

  1. Adjust an oven rack to 6 inches from broiler element and heat broiler. Spread bread evenly in rimmed baking sheet and broil, flipping as needed, until well toasted on both sides, about 4 minutes. Briefly rub 1 side of each toast with garlic, drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.

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