Thursday, June 25, 2015

Garlic Confit Toast

This one comes from the April 2015 issue of Bon Appétit magazine.  Enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 1 fresh Baguette 
  • 1 head fresh Garlic
  • ½ cup unsalted Butter
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Teas. chopped Oregano
  • 1 Teas. grated Lemon zest
  • ½ Teas. crushed Red Pepper flakes
Procedure
  • Extract cloves from head of garlic.
  • Cook cloves of garlic in unsalted butter, in a small covered saucepan, over medium-low heat until golden brown and very soft - 15-30 minutes.
  • Transfer to a medium bowl and let cool.
  • Add Parmesan, Oregano, Lemon zest and Red Pepper flakes to garlic and mash to a paste.
  • Season with salt to taste.
  • Heat broiler.
  • Slice Baguette lengthwise and crosswise to fit baking sheet.
  • Broil cut sides down on a foil-lined baking sheet until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
  • Let cool slightly, then spread on cut side with garlic paste. 
  • Broil again until cheese is golden and bubbling, about 2 minutes.