Fried Bread Recipe - Topinka - Czech Cookbook

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: stale bread

Whole grain offers more fiber, while stale bread reduces waste.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds flavor and health benefits.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor.

parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach is nutrient-dense and dried herbs are more affordable.

Cut bread into sticks or cubes.

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add bread pieces to the pan in a single layer.

Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Remove bread from the pan and drain on paper towels.

Rub each piece with a cut garlic clove while still hot.

Sprinkle with salt and cheese while warm.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens