Garlic Croutons from Black Bread
Description
The recipe won’t take much time. Garlic croutons made from black bread are an excellent accompaniment to the first course; you can make them in literally 5 minutes. Because the garlic isn’t pressed and the croutons are only brushed with it, the appetizer turns out aromatic but not bitter—even children enjoy eating it. Serve with herbs and sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. Buy black "Borodinsky" bread or bread with add-ins such as raisins, seeds, and so on — to your taste.
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Step 2
Cut each slice in half diagonally. It's very convenient to buy pre-sliced bread—the slices are even and the same thickness.
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Step 3
Heat a skillet with vegetable oil and place it on the stove over medium heat. Arrange the bread slices on the skillet and fry for about 1 minute on each side until lightly golden.
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Step 4
Place the fried croutons on a plate. Peel a clove of garlic, rinse it, and cut off a quarter. Rub all the croutons on both sides with the garlic clove.
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Step 5
Serve them at the table. Black bread croutons are delicious both hot and cold, especially with aromatic borscht and sour cream.