Homemade Melba Toast

Description
Homemade Melba toast has the edge on the bought packaged variety. It is nicest served while still a little warm, in a basket or on a napkin-lined plate. If it is made a short time ahead, store it in an airtight container, then refresh it for a short time in the oven.



Ingredients

 * 8 	slices white bread

Directions
Preheat the broiler to high and toast the bread lightly on both sides.

Cut off the crusts and then, holding the toast flat, slide a sharp knife between the toasted edges to split the bread so that you now have 8 slices that are toasted only on one side.

Cut each piece into 4 triangles, and then toast under the broiler, untoasted sides uppermost, until golden and the edges curl.

Serve warm with soup.

Alternatively, make Melba toast earlier in the day, and warm for a short time in the oven at 170 °C/ 325 °F/ Gas Mark 3 before serving.