Herb Butter Toast - Weeknight Whisk

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# Step-by-Step:

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

02 - In 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 baking sheet. Toast in oven or under broiler for 2-3 minutes until crisp and lightly golden.

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

05 - Return toasts to oven or broiler for 1-2 minutes until butter melts completely and bread edges turn golden brown.

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

# Expert Advice:

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The contrast between crispy crust and melty seasoned butter creates something infinitely greater than its humble parts
You can customize the herbs based on what you have on hand making it impossible to mess up
It looks impressive but requires zero actual cooking skills just mixing and spreading

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Serve these immediately after the final bake because the butter texture changes as it cools and loses that irresistible melty quality
Do not skip the first light toasting step or your bread will become soggy under all that butter
Room temperature butter is non negotiable here cold butter will tear the bread and refuse to blend smoothly with the herbs

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