Garlic Bites
Description
A delicious appetizer for any gathering. Croutons can be made both as a beer snack and as an accompaniment to almost any first course or salad. With properly made croutons, only the top is crispy while the center stays slightly soft. You can achieve this only by frying in a skillet. In the oven, the bread bakes through quickly and turns into croutons where both the crust and the center are hard. You can serve them as a standalone appetizer or with any sauces. Give it a try—serve the appetizer at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Cut the bread into sticks. The optimal slice thickness is 1–1.5 cm. Choose the length yourself — it's a matter of taste (some prefer miniature "strips," while others like to savor larger croutons). Trim off all the crusts first. Crush the garlic and mix it with about half of the butter.
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Step 3
Pour the remaining butter into the skillet and fry the bread on both sides.
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Step 4
When the croutons are covered with a golden crust, brush them with garlic butter, sprinkle with salt, and place on a paper towel or napkin. To remove any excess oil.
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Step 5
Done. Serve with herbs.