Melba Toast – A Great Baby Finger Food
Nov 22nd, 2008 by Christine
Melba Toast – that delightfully light and crispy toast that is often served with soup – makes a really good finger food for babies, too!
Ideal for dipping into foods like purees and sauces, Melba Toast is best suited to older babies who have already been introduced to finger foods. Our little ones were enjoying Melba Toasts with various pureed veggie dips from around 8 months of age – thanks to the light and somewhat brittle texture, they found the toast very easy to gum!
Remember, though, that all babies develop differently – and you should use your discretion when offering fnger foods to your little one.
Today we’re going to tell you how to make Melba Toast at home – it really is VERY easy to do and homemade Melba Toast is (surprise, surprise) cheaper than the store-bought alternative!
All you’ll need is…
2 slices of bread (choose whole grain bread for its nutritional benefits)
a very sharp knife
First, toast your slices on bread on both sides.
Now, place the toast slices on a cutting board and remove the crusts.
Next, turn the knife on its side and cut the slices of bread in half horizontally (not vertically), giving you a total of 4 very thin slices of bread that are toasted on one side only.
Please note: we find it easiest to do this with a sharp, serrated knife. If your knife is not sharp enough, then you’ll find this step VERY tricky.
Cut each slice into 4 triangles, then place them all under the broiler/grill – untoasted side up – and cook until golden.
…And that’s it!
You’ll know have 16 little triangles of melt-in-the-mouth Melba Toast – pop them into a sealed airtight container and they’ll usually keep for 3-4 days!
Want more great baby finger food ideas?
Then check out…
Homemade teething biscuit recipes
Readers’ recipes for baby finger foods
