Herb Butter Toast

# Ingredient List:

→ Bread

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

→ Compound Herb Butter

02 - 7 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

03 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

04 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped

05 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped

06 - 1 garlic clove, minced

07 - 1/2 tsp lemon zest

08 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

09 - 1/4 tsp fine sea salt

→ Finishing

10 - Flaky sea salt, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F or set a broiler to high setting.

02 - In a small bowl, combine softened butter with parsley, chives, thyme, garlic, lemon zest, black pepper, and fine sea salt. Mix until fully incorporated and smooth.

03 - Place bread slices on a baking sheet and lightly toast in the oven or under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until surfaces are crisp and lightly golden.

04 - Spread a generous, even layer of compound herb butter onto each warm toast slice, ensuring complete coverage to the edges.

05 - Return toasts to the oven or broiler for 1-2 minutes just until butter melts and bread edges achieve golden brown coloration.

06 - Remove from oven, immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and serve while warm.

# Expert Advice:

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The compound butter keeps for weeks in the freezer, meaning youre always fifteen minutes away from something that tastes like a fancy restaurant appetizer
Theres something deeply satisfying about how crispy warm bread meets melty herb-infused butter, especially when that final crunch of flaky salt hits your tongue

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Dont skip the initial toasting step without it, the bread stays soggy underneath all that gorgeous butter
Room temperature butter is non-negotiable here, as cold butter wont blend properly and creates weird lumpy pockets

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