Fig Toasts

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 500 degrees or its highest possible setting.
2. 2
   Toast the bread: lay the bread slices directly on the oven rack and toast in the heated oven until golden, 4 to 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Place the toast on 4 warmed plates.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, trim stems off the figs.
5. 5
   Slice the figs in half and dip them in sugar, turning so they are well coated.
6. 6
   Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter, add the almonds, and saute until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
7. 7
   Set them aside.
8. 8
   Heat the remaining butter in a skillet until foaming.
9. 9
   Add the figs, cut side down, and saute until done, turning once, 3 to 4 minutes.
10. 10
    Set the figs on the toast and spoon over the pan juices.
11. 11
    Top each toast with yogurt and a sprinkling of toasted almonds.
12. 12
    Serve at once so the toast stays crisp.