Herb Butter Toast - Orbit Cuisine

# What You Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices crusty artisan bread (such as 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

# Steps:

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

02 - In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with parsley, chives, thyme, garlic, lemon zest, black pepper, and fine sea salt until fully combined.

03 - Lightly toast the bread slices in the oven or under the broiler for 2–3 minutes, just until crisp and lightly golden.

04 - Spread a generous layer of compound herb butter onto each warm toast.

05 - Return the toasts to the oven or broiler for 1–2 minutes, just until the butter melts and the edges of the bread are golden.

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

# Top Tips:

01 -

It takes less time than ordering takeout but tastes like you planned it all week.
The butter melts into every crevice of the bread, making each bite ridiculously satisfying.
You can swap herbs based on whats in your fridge and it still works beautifully.
Its fancy enough for guests but easy enough for a Tuesday night snack.

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If your butter is too cold, it wont mix smoothly with the herbs, so let it sit at room temperature for at least 20 minutes.
Dont skip the lemon zest, it cuts through the richness and makes the whole thing taste brighter and more alive.
Flaky salt at the end is not optional, it adds a completely different texture and flavor than the salt mixed into the butter.

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