Real Garlic Toast

Garlic toast, simple as it is, needs precision to be great. Aside from starting with good bread, good olive oil, and fresh garlic, the secret lies in preparing it carefully and eating it immediately. The toast should be neither too pale nor too dark, and it should have a little “give” in the middle. Patience is required. Nurse it along—it can’t be rushed over high heat or it will burn. In the end, the effort taken pays off. Plain garlic toast, oil drizzled and sprinkled with sea salt, makes