Proper Melba Toast

Crisp, golden, and irresistibly light, Proper Melba Toast is the ultimate versatile cracker-like accompaniment for your favorite spreads, pâtés, soups, or salads. This simple yet elegant recipe transforms ordinary white bread into a delicately thin and crunchy delight using just a few easy steps. By toasting and carefully cutting each slice, then baking it to perfection, you achieve a wafer-thin texture that snaps effortlessly with every bite. With minimal ingredients and a quick prep time of just 5 minutes, this recipe is perfect for entertaining or adding a gourmet touch to any meal. Whether paired with creamy dips or gourmet toppings, Proper Melba Toast brings timeless sophistication to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 slices White bread (sandwich-style)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2

Using a sharp serrated knife, carefully remove the crusts from the bread slices to create a square or rectangular shape.

Step 3

Toast the bread lightly in a toaster until just firm and pale golden, but not overly browned.

Step 4

Once the toast has cooled enough to handle, use a serrated knife to carefully slice each piece of toast horizontally into two thinner slices. This should leave you with 2 thin slices for each original slice of bread.

Step 5

Place the slices on the prepared baking sheet with the untoasted (cut) side facing up.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the bread is crisp and golden. Watch carefully to prevent over-browning.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before serving. Proper Melba Toast should be light, airy, and easily snap when broken.

Step 8

Serve with spreads, pâtés, or as a complement to soups and salads.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(172g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	480.0

Total Fat 6g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 920mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 92g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4g	0%
Total Sugars 8.0g
Protein 16g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 240mg	0%
Iron 3.2mg	0%
Potassium 120.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 11.1%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 75.7%