Herb Butter Toast (Printable View)

Crispy artisan bread with aromatic herb butter, garlic, and flaky salt

# Ingredient List:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices crusty artisan bread (sourdough or baguette)

→ Compound Herb Butter

02 - 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
06 - 1 garlic clove, minced
07 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Finishing

10 - Flaky sea salt, to taste

# How to Make:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F or adjust the broiler to high heat.
02 - Combine softened butter, parsley, chives, thyme, garlic, lemon zest, black pepper, and fine sea salt in a small bowl; mix thoroughly until homogeneous.
03 - Lightly toast the bread slices in the oven or under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes until edges are crisp and lightly golden.
04 - Spread a generous layer of the prepared compound herb butter onto each warm slice of toasted bread.
05 - Return the buttered toasts to the oven or broiler for 1 to 2 minutes until the butter melts and bread edges achieve a golden finish.
06 - Remove from heat, sprinkle the toasts with flaky sea salt, and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms ordinary bread into something guests will talk about for days
  • The compound butter keeps for weeks in your freezer, ready for instant hosting moments
02 -
  • Room temperature butter is crucial here—cold butter will tear the bread and refuse to spread evenly
  • The first toast creates a barrier so the butter melts on top rather than soaking completely through the bread
03 -
  • Let the finished compound butter sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before you try to spread it
  • Broilers vary wildly, so watch your first batch carefully and adjust the timing for subsequent ones
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