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Ingredients
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Bread
Topping
Method
Preparation of Topping
- 1
Chop Tomatoes
Dice the fresh tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
- 2
Prepare Basil
Rinse the fresh basil leaves, pat them dry, and chop them roughly. Add them to the bowl with tomatoes.
- 3
Add Garlic
Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves. Add the chopped garlic to the bowl with tomatoes and basil.
- 4
Season Mixture
Drizzle in balsamic vinegar, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Gently toss everything together until well combined.
Preparation of Bread
- 5
Slice Baguette
Cut the baguette diagonally into 1/2-inch thick slices.
- 6
Toast Bread
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the sliced baguette on a baking sheet and brush each side with olive oil. Toast in the oven for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown.
Assembly
- 7
Top the Bread
Remove the toasted bread from the oven and let it cool slightly. Spoon the tomato and basil mixture generously onto each slice of bread.
- 8
Serve
Arrange the bruschetta on a serving platter and serve immediately while still warm.