TOASTED BREAD CANAPES

A bread base for cocktail parties.


Cooking Time : 20 min.
Preparation Time : 10 min.

Makes 40 to 50 canapes.
For the canapes
1 sliced bread loaf
a little butter
For the spread No. 1- Green butter
100 grams butter
2 tablespoons fresh cream
1/4 teacup finely chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
a few drops of green colour
For the spread No.2-Mustard butter
100 grams butter
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
For the topping
baby tomatoes
cheese
chutney
olives
asparagus
baked beans
pineapple slices
Russian salad
For decoration
sprig of parsley
sprigs of dill
cherry slices

For the spread No.1
1.Beat the butter until creamy.
2.Spoon in the cream and mix well.
3.Add the parsley, salt and green colour and mix well.

For the spread No. 2
1.Beat the butter until creamy.
2.Beat in the prepared mustard and mix well.

How to proceed
1.Remove the crust from the bread slices and cut them in different shapes (round, club, heart, spade, diamond) with a cookie cutter.
2.Arrange the canapes on a frying pan and spread a little butter around the frying pan.
3.Cook on low heat on one side until crisp. Remove.
4.On the uncooked side, spread the topping of your choice and bake in a hot oven at 200°C (400°F) for 5 to 7 minutes.
5.Decorate each canape with a sprig of parsely or dill or a cherry stick.
6.Serve hot.