Toast point

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A toast point is a triangular slice of bread that has been toasted after the crusts have been cut off. [1] Toast points are commonly served as a side dish or as part of an hors d'oeuvre or snack using ingredients such as caviar and rillettes. [2]

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Toast points may be a part of a dish, as an accompaniment, and are also used as a garnish. [3] [4] [5]

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References

  1. Dean, L.S. (2008). Come One, Come All: Easy Entertaining with Seasonal Menus : with Over 150 Recipes from the Star Tribune Taste Section . Minnesota Historical Society Press. p.  34. ISBN   978-0-87351-619-8 . Retrieved June 23, 2017.
  2. LaFray, J. (2002). Bern's Steak House: Reflections & Recipes from a Remarkable Restaurant. Seaside Publishing. p. 145. ISBN   978-0-942084-95-5 . Retrieved June 23, 2017.
  3. Tsapovsky, Flora (26 August 2015). "Point Reyes Rave". North Bay Bohemian. Retrieved 6 September 2015.
  4. Neman, Daniel (24 August 2015). "Making butter better". Mason City Globe Gazette. St. Louis Post-Dispatch (TNS). Retrieved 6 September 2015.
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