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    Home > Meal Type > Party Snacks

    How to Make Perfect Toast Points

    Updated: Oct 8th 2021 • Published: Sep 5th 2018 • 18 Comments

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    These Toast Points are little breads that are perfect for dips. They are especially great with smoked salmon and can be used in the mornings as a breakfast idea or at night as a party appetizer.

    Spice them up with a little cayenne or garlic or go traditional with a pinch black pepper. Learn how to make toast points with this step by step guide.

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    • So what are toast points?
    • What can I put on toast points?
    • How to make toast points
    • How to Make Perfect Toast Points

    So what are toast points?

    Toast points are crustless slices of bread that have been buttered, cut into triangles and toasted until golden. They are often seasoned with black pepper, garlic salt or cayenne pepper.

    Toast Points are commonly served as an accompaniment to dips, spreads and pâté.

    But can be used as a side dish to creamy dishes like Shrimp/Lobster Newburg, Chicken à la King or Seafood Chowder.

    They also make a great accompaniment to soups. A bowl of tomato soup with garlic toast points is a great lunch or easy dinner. Or try serving an espresso cup of soup garnished with a toast point at your next party. It is different and a real talking point. Perfect for winter parties when the weather is cold.

    Toast points make a great base for party appetizers or hors d'oeuvres and are so simple to make, plus they can be made in advance which is perfect for party prep.

    What can I put on toast points?

    Toast points make a great base for a variety of toppings. Some classic combinations are:

    • smoked salmon, cream cheese and dill
    • sour cream and caviar
    • pâté
    • shrimp cocktail
    • creamed mushrooms
    • roasted red peppers
    • blue cheese, pear and honey
    • creamy white beans
    • creamy cheese, turkey and cranberries
    • ricotta, thyme and olive oil
    • goats cheese and walnuts
    • smoked fish dip
    Dark blue plate with toast points and pate, glasses and lights in the background
    Toast point being dipped into a blue bowl of smoked fish dip

    How to make toast points

    • Pre-heat the oven.
    • Melt butter until liquid but not coloured.
    • Cut the crusts from your slices of bread.
    • Brush one side of your triangles with melted butter.
    • Sprinkle your bread with your chosen seasonings.
    • Cut the bread into triangles.
    • Place the bread on a baking sheet, butter side up.
    • Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden.
    • Allow the toast points to cool on a rack.
    split image, left 8 slices of bread, right bread with crusts removed
    Split image, left bread brushed with butter. Right bread being cut into triangles
    split, left showing pre-baked toast points, on the right the golden brown baked ones.
    toast points being cooled on a metal rack

    What can go wrong when making toast points?

    Toast points are simple to make but there are a couple of steps that you need to watch out for.

    • When melting the butter, ensure it has just turned to liquid. It doesn't want to colour at all. This is because it will be cooked again when the bread is baked. If it is already a nutty color it can burn on your toast points and give them an unpleasant flavor.
    • When cutting the crusts from the bread, use a serrated knife and a sawing action rather than pushing straight down. You can see from the photo below that pushing straight down compacts the edges of the bread. This can lead to an uneven colour on the final toast point, and overly crispy edges which break easily when you eat them.
    two slices of bread being held cut side up to show how the edges of the bread compress when a serrated knife isn't used

    Can Toast Points be made in advance?

    Yes. Once cooled you can store your toast points in an airtight container for upto 24 hours.

    For some ideas to serve with Toast Points

    • Homemade Ricotta. A rich creamy and delicious cheese that is simple to make at home from everyday ingredients.
    • Overhead showing the chunks of shrimp and the green onion garnish
    • SQ picture showing the hummus in a flat blue bowl set in a dark black bowl, with a blue napkin at the side.
    • table view, grey plate on a brown table with a blue bowl of smoked fish pate on it and vegetable batons and toast points arranged around the plate

    Homemade Ricotta with Herbs | Louisiana Hot Shrimp Dip | Hummus with Pomegranate and Pistachio|Smoked Fish Dip

    Toast point being picked up from a plate

    Enjoy x



    Close up on a toast point showing the golden colour and flecks of black pepper
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    4.47 from 15 votes

    How to Make Perfect Toast Points

    Learn how to make toast points with this step by step guide. These Toast Points are little breads that are perfect for dips. They are especially great with smoked salmon and can be used in the mornings as a breakfast idea or at night as a party appetizer or hors d'oeuvre. Spice them up with a little cayenne or or garlic or go traditional with a pinch of black pepper. 
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time6 mins
    Total Time16 mins
    Course: Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 36
    Calories: 20kcal
    Author: Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts
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    Ingredients

    • 8 slices white bread
    • 2 tablespoon salted butter - see note 1
    • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper - see note 2

    See note 2 for other seasoning ideas

      Instructions

      • Pre-heat oven to 400°F/200ºC.
      • Melt the butter in the microwave or in a small pan on the hob.
      • Use a serrated knife and a sawing action to cut the crusts from the slices of bread. (see note 3)
      • Lightly brush 1 side of bread with butter mixture. Sprinkle with pepper
      • Cut each slice of bread into 4 triangles.
      • Place the bread, buttered sides up, onto a baking sheet.
      • Bake 6-8 minutes or until golden and toasted.
      • Allow to cool on a rack for at least 30 minutes.

      Once cooled your toast points can be stored in an airtight container for unto 24 hours.

        Notes

        1. If you are using unsalted butter then sprinkle your toast points with a scant ¼ teaspoon of salt.
        2. For additional seasoning ideas try:
          • Onion powder
          • garlic powder/garlic salt
          • cayenne pepper
          • dried oregano
          • dried basil
          • cajun seasoning (great with seafood)
          • cinnamon (skip the pepper and serve with sweet dips)
        3. Using a serrated knife and a sawing action doesn't compress the edges of your bread. this gives you a better shaped toast point, that will crisp more evenly and won't have crumbly edges.

        Nutrition

        Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 6mg | Vitamin A: 20IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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        Comments

        1. Ruth says

          June 03, 2022 at 10:59 pm

          5 stars
          ❤️❤️❤️ this recipe. I use 3T. of melted butter and 12 slices of bread. Today I sprinkled them with Everything Bagel topping. Genius,

          Reply
          • Claire McEwen says

            July 08, 2022 at 11:25 am

            Everything Bagel topping sounds delicious on these!
            So happy you liked the recipe 🙂
            Cx

            Reply
        2. Sue says

          November 01, 2021 at 10:28 pm

          5 stars
          I use Lemon Pepper seasoning on these toast points. They go great with the 'Chicken Liver Pate with Pecans" recipe I use at Christmas.

          Reply
          • Claire McEwen says

            November 02, 2021 at 11:12 am

            Oooh lemon pepper on the toast points sounds like a delicious idea!
            Cx

            Reply
        3. Abigail Margaret says

          September 22, 2018 at 3:31 pm

          These Toast Points make a wonderful and versatile base for all kinds of appetizers. Plus it's a healthy morning breakfast.

          Reply
          • Claire McEwen says

            October 02, 2018 at 8:08 am

            That is very true Abigail, I have several recipes coming up that use these toast points as a base for a holiday appetiser 😀

            Reply
        4. Helene says

          September 18, 2018 at 3:56 pm

          5 stars
          We make those for new year with pate and caviar. Making your toast points with smoked salmon next!

          Reply
          • Claire McEwen says

            September 19, 2018 at 9:22 am

            So happy you love them too.
            They are just great with smoked salmon Helene 😀

            Reply
        5. Tisha says

          September 18, 2018 at 12:32 pm

          5 stars
          These toast points are cut perfectly!!! Definitely make the perfect dipping tool!!!!

          Reply
          • Claire McEwen says

            September 19, 2018 at 9:23 am

            They are perfect for dipping 😀

            Reply
        6. Danielle says

          September 07, 2018 at 2:18 am

          5 stars
          Perfect timing on this! I am getting ready to cure some salmon and this would be perfect with it. Also would have been perfect with the butternut squash soup I made, but that all gone. next time!

          Reply
          • Claire McEwen says

            September 07, 2018 at 6:37 am

            Oh they will be perfect with home cured salmon....my mouth is watering I love curing my own salmon.
            Is the recipe going on your site? Can't wait to check it out x

            Reply
        7. Pat @ Wholesome Kitchen says

          September 06, 2018 at 1:54 pm

          Nice! Thanks for the tips, I will make this based on your instructions!

          Reply
          • Claire McEwen says

            September 06, 2018 at 6:44 pm

            They are so great for the holidays.
            Perfect with dips and spreads.
            I hope you enjoy them 😀

            Reply
        8. Beth Lee says

          September 06, 2018 at 10:41 am

          5 stars
          What a smart post w great tips that will come in handy especially during the upcoming holiday season!

          Reply
          • Claire McEwen says

            September 06, 2018 at 6:44 pm

            Thank you Beth 😀
            They really are a great party/holiday recipe.

            Reply
        9. Nellie Tracy says

          September 06, 2018 at 8:41 am

          5 stars
          So delicious and good-looking! Love this recipe!

          Reply
          • Claire McEwen says

            September 06, 2018 at 6:45 pm

            Thank you Nellie

            Reply

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