How to Make Garlic Toast

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Last Updated: March 4, 2021 Tested

Garlic toast is a delicious snack that is quick and easy to make. Make traditional garlic toast in a broiler, or use a basic toaster instead. Both methods take less than 10 minutes to make and only require staple pantry ingredients. Enjoy the garlic toast by itself or with a meal.

Ingredients

Making Garlic Toast in a Broiler

1/3 cup (75 grams) of softened butter
12 slices bread
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) of garlic salt
3 tablespoons (15 grams) of grated Parmesan cheese

Makes 12 slices

Using a Toaster

1 fresh garlic clove
4 slices of rustic bread
1.5 US tbsp (22 mL) of olive oil

Makes 4 slices

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Making Garlic Toast in a Broiler

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Spread each slice of bread with softened butter. If your butter is hard, leave it at room temperature for 30 minutes to soften or place it in the microwave for 15 seconds. Use a butter knife to spread a thin and even coat of butter over the bread.^{[1]
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- Use your favourite type of bread. French, ciabatta, wholemeal, and white bread are all delicious options for this recipe.
- If you don’t have any butter, use margarine instead.
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Cut each slice of bread in half and place the slices on a baking tray. Use a bread knife to gently cut the bread. Avoid pressing down on the bread while you cut it, as this can squish it. Spread the slices of bread across the tray in a single layer to ensure that they cook evenly.
- Place baking paper on the tray to stop the bread from sticking.
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Sprinkle garlic salt and parmesan cheese over the bread. Evenly dust the slices with ½ tsp (2.5 grams) of garlic salt and 3 tablespoons (15 grams) of grated Parmesan cheese. If you don't like cheese, you can leave it out.^{[2]
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- You can also use cheddar cheese instead of Parmesan.
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Broil the bread on a medium heat for 1 minute. Place the tray of bread on a shelf that is approximately 3 in (7.6 cm) away from the heat. Check on the toast after 1 minute; if the bread hasn’t toasted to your desired colour, leave it in the broiler for a further 30 seconds.^{[3]
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- Use oven mitts to remove the tray from the broiler to avoid getting burnt.
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Enjoy the garlic toast fresh from the broiler. Garlic toast tastes best when eaten hot, as it tends to go stale quickly. Enjoy the toast by itself, or serve it as a side for a main meal. Garlic toast is a great accompaniment to meat and vegetables.^{[4]
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Method 2

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Using a Toaster

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Toast the slices of rustic bread in the toaster. Choose bread that is thin enough to fit in your toaster. Thin ciabatta or sourdough bread works well for this recipe. Toast the bread to your desired colour and then place the slices on a plate.^{[5]
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- If you don’t like rustic bread, use regular toast bread instead.
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Brush the olive oil over 1 side of the toast with a pastry brush. Pour 1.5 US tbsp (22 mL) of olive oil into a small bowl. Dip the brush into the olive oil and spread it generously over the top of the toast. This gives the bread a delicious olive flavour.^{[6]
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- Use extra-virgin olive oil to receive the maximum health benefits and flavour from the oil.
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Cut a garlic clove in half diagonally. Place the fresh garlic clove on a chopping board. Use a sharp knife to chop the garlic from 1 corner to the diagonally opposite corner. This leaves the largest cross-section of the garlic clove exposed.^{[7]
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- If you want particularly strong garlic toast, slice 2 garlic cloves in half.
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Rub the exposed section of the garlic over the toast. Avoid pressing the garlic down too hard on the toast as this can squish it. Instead, rub it gently over the olive-infused toast.^{[8]
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- If the bread doesn’t have enough of a garlic flavour, rub the clove garlic over the toast a second time.

Community Q&A

Question

Can I make garlic toast with Jewish rye bread?

Community Answer

Of course. it will have a slightly different flavor but will still be tasty.