Bruschetta Recipe
Toasted bread topped with diced tomatoes, garlic, and basil.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Topping
Method
Preparing the Bread
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices.
- 3
Place the bread slices on a baking sheet.
- 4
- 5
Toast in the oven for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Preparing the Topping
- 6
Dice the fresh tomatoes and place them in a mixing bowl.
- 7
Chop the fresh basil leaves and add them to the bowl with tomatoes.
- 8
Mince the garlic cloves and mix them into the tomato and basil mixture.
- 9
Season with salt and black pepper, then toss everything together gently.
Assembling the Bruschetta
- 10
Once the bread is toasted, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool for a minute.
- 11
Spoon a generous amount of the tomato topping onto each slice of toasted bread.
- 12
Serve immediately while the bread is still warm.