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Scallion and Anise Pita Toasts

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 24 toasts

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 scallion, minced
1/4 teaspoon aniseed, crushed
two 6-inch pita loaves, halved horizontally

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat broiler.

    Step 2

    In a small saucepan, heat butter over moderate heat until foam subsides. Add scallion and aniseed and cook, stirring until scallion is slightly softened. Arrange pita halves, rough sides up, on a baking sheet and brush with butter mixture. Season pita halves with salt and pepper. Broil pita halves about 4 inches from heat 30 seconds, or until golden. Transfer pita toasts to a cutting board and immediately cut each into 6 wedges.

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