Pin A rustic, visually appealing bread presentation featuring crisp baguette slices arranged in a decorative circle—perfect for serving with dips, cheese, or soups.
Ingredients
- Bread: 1 fresh baguette
- Optional Garnish: 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Optional Garnish: 1 clove garlic, halved
- Optional Garnish: 1 tbsp fresh herbs (e.g., parsley, thyme), finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat:
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Slice:
- Slice the baguette into 1 cm (½ inch) thick rounds.
- Arrange:
- Arrange the slices in a circle on a baking sheet, with each slice slightly overlapping the next to form a ring.
- Brush:
- (Optional) Lightly brush the top of each slice with olive oil and rub with the cut side of the garlic clove. Sprinkle with fresh herbs if desired.
- Bake:
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the bread is golden and crisp.
- Cool:
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving as a centerpiece or platter for dips.
Pin Required Tools
Serrated bread knife, Baking sheet, Pastry brush (optional)
Allergen Information
Contains: Wheat (gluten), May contain: Sesame (if bread includes seeds), For gluten sensitivity, use certified gluten-free bread.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 140, Total Fat: 2 g, Carbohydrates: 26 g, Protein: 4 g
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Recipe Q&A
- → How do I get the baguette slices crispy?
Brush slices lightly with olive oil and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 8–10 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- → Can fresh herbs be substituted or omitted?
Yes, fresh herbs are optional and can be replaced with dried herbs or left out entirely without affecting the basic taste.
- → What is the best way to arrange the slices?
Place the rounds overlapping slightly in a circular pattern on a baking sheet to create an attractive ring shape.
- → Can I prepare this in advance?
It's best served fresh from the oven, but slices can be pre-cut and arranged, then brushed and baked just before serving.
- → What pairings work well with these bread slices?
They pair wonderfully with dips like hummus, cheese spreads, pâté, or a warm bowl of soup.