What are Canapé Bread Molds?
Canapé bread molds are forms which are designed for baking fancifully shaped breads used in making canapés, a popular hors d’oeuvre treat. The molds are designed so that each slice of bread from the mold can be used as an individual canapé base, after toasting or frying. This makes the process of making canapés much easier, and reduces waste in the kitchen. Kitchen supply stores may sell canapé bread molds, and they are also available through specialty stores. Canapés are a familiar appetizer, since they are relatively easy to make and they can be quite elegant, especially with gourmet ingredients and garnishes. A basic canapé consists of a bread base, a thin layer of spread, a central topping, and a garnish. The bread used in canapés is dense and hearty, so that it can hold up the rest of the ingredients in the appetizer, and it is usually fried or toasted so that it is crispy, providing textural variation as well as a strong base.
