RECIPES

BAGEL CHIPS

Function: TOAST

Setting: #3 darkness, 2 slices

INGREDIENTS

3 Bagels assorted flavors ½ Cup (125 ml) Olive oil

1 Teaspoon (5 ml) Kosher salt Pinch Cayenne pepper

2 Tablespoon (30 ml) Dried basil

½Teaspoon (2.5 ml) Garlic powder ¼ Teaspoon (1 ml) Paprika

METHOD

1.In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, dried basil, garlic powder and paprika. Set aside.

2.Set one bagel on a cutting board and using a serrated knife, cut the bagel vertically into ¹/8 inch thick slices.

Brush with the oil mixture and set aside. Repeat with remaining bagels.

3.Arrange the slices onto the Breville non- stick pizza pan in a single layer. Position the wire rack in the middle rack heigh position. Turn the function dial until the indicator on the LCD screen points to the TOAST function. Select #3 darkness and set the number of slices to 2. Press the START/CANCEL button to activate.

4.Remove the bagel chips from the oven and place them on a cooling rack. The chips will crisp up as they cool.

5.Store the bagel chips in an airtight container.

NOTE

Bagel chips are a great snack on their own and even better accompanied with assorted cheeses and spreads. Try them with our crab dip recipe (Page 59).

TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS

Function: TOAST

Setting: #2 darkness, 1 slice

Yield: 1 cup

INGREDIENTS

1 Cup (250 ml) Pumpkin seeds

METHOD

1.Spread pumpkin seeds onto the Breville non-stick pizza pan.

2.Set the wire rack in the middle rack height position and turn the function dial until the indicator on the LCD screen points to the TOAST function. Select #2 darkness, and set to #1 slice.

3.Press START/CANCEL button to activate. The pumpkin seeds will make popping sounds as it nears the end of the toasting time.

4.Allow pumpkin seeds to cool before using.

NOTE

Toasted pumpkin seeds add crunch to a velvety soup. Also try them in your favorite salad.

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Breville BOV800XL, BTM800XL Stainless Bagel Chips, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Function Toast Setting #3 darkness, 2 slices

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