Bruschetta Recipe
Toasted bread topped with tomato, basil, and olive oil.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Topping
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the bread
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the baguette into ½ inch thick slices. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet.
- 2
- 3
Toast the bread
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and toast the bread for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Topping Preparation
- 4
Chop the tomatoes
While the bread is toasting, wash and dice the tomatoes into small cubes. Place them in a mixing bowl.
- 5
Prepare the basil
Rinse the fresh basil leaves, pat dry, and chop them roughly. Add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
- 6
Add garlic
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes and basil.
- 7
Mix in other ingredients
Add balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix everything together gently until well combined.