Grilled Bread With Catalan Butter Recipes

GRILLED PEASANT BREAD WITH OLIVE BUTTER

Steps:

• Make butter: In a bowl combine all ingredients.
• Cut bread into 1/2 to 1-inch thick slices. Brush both sides of bread with oil, season with salt and pepper and transfer to a heated grill. Grill each side of the bread for 1 to 2 minutes, or until lightly toasted and grill marked. Rub bread with the garlic clove. While bread is still hot spread with some of the butter. Transfer to a serving dish.

GRILLED BREAD WITH ZESTY LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan over a medium-high heat.
• Combine butter, chili lime seasoning and lime juice in a bowl and mix well to blend.
• Using a butter knife lightly coat both halves of bread with the lime butter. Place on grill and grill about 4 minutes.
• Slice and serve with chicken.

GRILLED BREAD (PANE ALLA GRILLIA)

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Slice ciabatta in half lengthwise. Then cut each half into 1-inch slices. In batches as needed, grill the ciabatta slices, cut side down until they are golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Working quickly, drizzle the toasted sides with extra-virgin olive oil. Rub the garlic cloves over the grilled bread, then rub the cut side of the tomatoes over the grilled bread. It's important to do this while the bread is still hot or warm, otherwise the garlic won't melt into the bread. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve warm.

GRILLED BREAD WITH CATALAN BUTTER

Steps:

• Mash butter and yolks in medium bowl to form paste. Mix in sun-dried tomatoes, reserved 1 tablespoon oil and next 6 ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and freeze. Bring to room temperature before continuing.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Place smoke chips in 8 x 6-inch foil packet with open top. Set atop coals 5 minutes before grilling bread. Grill bread until toasted, about 2 minutes per side.
• Spread butter mixture over hot bread. Transfer to platter and serve.

GRILLED GARLIC BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to high heat.
• Mix together butter, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and pepper in a bowl.
• Spread the butter mixture generously on the baguette slices.
• Place slices on the preheated grill and cook until butter is melted and bread is lightly brown, about 30 seconds.
• Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

GRILLED BREAD WITH GARLIC CILANTRO BUTTER

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the grill to medium-high.2. Cut the bread sharply on the diagonal into 3/4-inch-thick slices.3. Cream the butter with a whisk in a mixing bowl. Add the garlic, cilantro, salt, and pepper.4. When ready to cook, generously brush or spread the bread slices on both sides with the cilantro butter. Arrange the bread slices on the hot grate and grill, turning with tongs as needed, until nicely browned, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Don't take your eyes off the grill for a second grilled bread burns very easily. Transfer to a bread basket and serve immediately.Makes 20 to 24 pieces serves 4 to 6

GRILLED BREAD AND GUACAMOLE "BUTTER"

Steps:

• Cut bread diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices and brush both sides of each slice with oil.
• Prepare grill (or preheat oven).
• Grill bread in batches on a rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals, turning it, until toasted on both sides, about 3 minutes. (Alternatively, bread may be toasted in batches on a baking sheet in a 350°F. oven until crisp, 10 to 12 minutes.) Grilled bread may be made 1 week ahead and cooled completely before keeping in an airtight container at room temperature.
• Halve avocados and discard pits. Spoon flesh into a food processor. Add remaining ingredients and blend just until smooth. Guacamole "butter" may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, its surface covered with plastic wrap.
• Serve bread topped with dollops of guacamole "butter."