Alice Waters's Baked Goat Cheese with Salad

1. 1

   Place the rounds of goat cheese in a flat dish and add onequarter cup of the oil.

2. 2

   Add the thyme sprigs or sprinkle with one teaspoon dried thyme.

3. 3

   Let stand eight hours or longer.

4. 4

   Blend the remaining teaspoon dried thyme with the bread crumbs and set aside.

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

6. 6

   Remove the cheese rounds and coat them all over with the breadcrumb-and-thyme mixture.

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   Put them in an oiled baking dish and place in the oven.

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   Bake six to 10 minutes or until cheese is lightly bubbling and golden.

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   Meanwhile, blend the remaining half cup of oil with the vinegar, salt and pepper.

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    Pour this over the salad greens and toss.

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    Serve the cheese on warm plates surrounded by garlic toast slices.

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    Serve with the salad.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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