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Ingredients
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Bread
Topping
Method
Preparation of Topping
- 1
Chop Tomatoes
Dice the ripe tomatoes into small cubes and place them in a mixing bowl.
- 2
Prepare Garlic
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the bowl with the diced tomatoes.
- 3
Add Basil
Chop the fresh basil leaves roughly and add them to the mixing bowl.
- 4
Season the Mixture
Add salt, black pepper, and balsamic vinegar to the tomato mixture. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
Preparation of Bread
- 5
Slice the Bread
Slice the baguette or Italian bread into 1/2 inch thick slices.
- 6
Toast the Bread
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush both sides of each bread slice with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes or until the bread is golden and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- 8
Top the Bread
Remove the toasted bread from the oven and spoon the tomato mixture generously on top of each slice.