Bruschetta Recipe
Toasted bread with tomatoes and basil.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Topping
Method
Preparing the Topping
Chop the Tomatoes
Dice the fresh tomatoes into small cubes and place them in a mixing bowl.
Add Basil
Chop the fresh basil leaves into small pieces and add them to the bowl with the diced tomatoes.
Mince the Garlic
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves, then add them to the tomato and basil mixture.
Season the Mixture
Season the tomato mixture with salt and black pepper. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
Preparing the Bread
Slice the Bread
Slice the baguette or Italian bread into 1/2 inch thick slices.
Toast the Bread
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and brush one side with olive oil. Toast in the oven for about 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.
Remove from Oven
Once toasted, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool slightly.
Assembling the Bruschetta
Top the Bread
Spoon the tomato and basil mixture generously onto the toasted side of each bread slice.
Serve Immediately
Serve the bruschetta immediately while the bread is still warm and the topping is fresh.