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Easy canape bases on a worktop.

Homemade Easy Canapé Base Recipe (Freezer Friendly)

A canape base recipe that you can freeze and use for a variety of toppings. Perfect for a busy host who is used to entertaining.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, canapes
Cuisine American
Servings 32 bases
Calories 33 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 8 Slices of bread
  • 2 tablespoon Cooking oil (Neutral flavor)
  • Salt and pepper (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius or 355 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Cut the crusts off the bread.
  • Roll over the bread slices with the rolling pin until they are completely compressed/condensed down.
  • Use a cutter or knife to cut four shapes from each bread slice.
  • Pour half the oil onto a plate and press the slices of bread into it on both sides. Top up with more oil as and when necessary so that each piece of bread is covered.
  • Place the bread slices on a lined baking tray and bake for 10 minutes or until crisp.
  • Allow to cool back to room temperature and store in an airtight container lined with parchment paper/baking paper.

Notes

    1. This recipe works better with fresh bread. 
    2. Make sure that the bread is fully compressed.
    3. Don't cut them too big; you need to make sure each canape is bite-sized. 
    4. Ensure that each canape base is covered in oil on both sides.
    5. Allow 8-10 canapes per person per hour of a cocktail party.
    6. For pre-dinner receptions, allow 4-6 per person.  
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Nutrition

Calories: 33kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 44mgPotassium: 13mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 0.2IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.3mg
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