Sesame Ginger Toasts

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Sesame Ginger Toasts

 

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1 teaspoon Oriental sesame oil

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 garlic clove, minced

1 loaf of Italian or French bread, cut crosswise into 1/2 inch slices

1 large egg, beaten lightly with 3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup sesame seeds

 

In a small saucepan heat the butter, oil, ginger, and garlic over moderately low

heat, stirring, until the butter is melted and keep the mixture warm. Brush both

sides of each bread slice with some of the butter mixture, brush the crust with

the egg mixture, and roll the crust immediately in the sesame seeds, shaking off

the excess gently. Bake the slices on baking sheets in a preheated 400 degree

oven for 10 minutes, or until they are golden, and transfer them to paper

towels. The toasts may be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Serves 6.