Proper Melba Toast
Crisp, golden, and irresistibly light, Proper Melba Toast is the ultimate versatile cracker-like accompaniment for your favorite spreads, pâtés, soups, or salads. This simple yet elegant recipe transforms ordinary white bread into a delicately thin and crunchy delight using just a few easy steps. By toasting and carefully cutting each slice, then baking it to perfection, you achieve a wafer-thin texture that snaps effortlessly with every bite. With minimal ingredients and a quick prep time of just 5 minutes, this recipe is perfect for entertaining or adding a gourmet touch to any meal. Whether paired with creamy dips or gourmet toppings, Proper Melba Toast brings timeless sophistication to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices White bread (sandwich-style)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Using a sharp serrated knife, carefully remove the crusts from the bread slices to create a square or rectangular shape.
Toast the bread lightly in a toaster until just firm and pale golden, but not overly browned.
Once the toast has cooled enough to handle, use a serrated knife to carefully slice each piece of toast horizontally into two thinner slices. This should leave you with 2 thin slices for each original slice of bread.
Place the slices on the prepared baking sheet with the untoasted (cut) side facing up.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the bread is crisp and golden. Watch carefully to prevent over-browning.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before serving. Proper Melba Toast should be light, airy, and easily snap when broken.
Serve with spreads, pâtés, or as a complement to soups and salads.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
480 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.0 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 920 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.0 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 16.0 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 240 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 120 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
