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Ingredients
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Bread
Topping
Method
Bread Preparation
- 1
Slice the Baguette
Using a sharp knife, slice the baguette diagonally into about 1/2 inch thick pieces.
- 2
Brush with Olive Oil
Place the sliced baguette on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
- 3
Grill the Bread
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Grill the bread slices for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden and crispy.
Topping Preparation
- 4
Prepare the Tomatoes
Chop the ripe tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
- 5
Add Basil and Garlic
Finely chop the fresh basil leaves and add them to the tomatoes. Mince the garlic cloves and mix them in as well.
- 6
Season the Mixture
Sprinkle the salt over the tomato mixture and add black pepper to taste. Stir everything together until well combined.
Assembly
- 7
Top the Grilled Bread
Once the bread is grilled, remove it from the grill and spoon the tomato mixture generously onto each slice.
- 8
Serve Immediately
Serve the bruschetta immediately while the bread is still warm, garnished with extra basil if desired.