Brush all exposed surfaces of each loaf with the melted butter. Set the

Instructions

1. 1

   when thumped. Allow the loaves to cool thoroughly on racks. Preheat the oven

2. 2

   to 200F. Cut the cooled loaves into 1/2−inch slices. Place the slices flat

3. 3

   on the baking sheet and allow them to dry out in the oven for 45 to 60

4. 4

   minutes, or until thoroughly dry. Check occasionally and turn the slices

5. 5

   over as they dry on one side. When dry, raise the oven temperature to 300F.

6. 6

   for 10 to 20 minutes to brown the Zwieback slightly. Cool on a rack. Yield: