Bruschetta Recipe
Toasted bread topped with tomatoes, garlic, and basil.
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Ingredients
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Base
Topping
Method
Preparation of Ingredients
- 1
Chop Tomatoes
Dice the tomatoes into small pieces and place them into a mixing bowl.
- 2
Mince Garlic
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves before adding them to the tomatoes.
- 3
Prepare Basil
Wash the fresh basil leaves, pat them dry, and chop them roughly before adding to the tomato mixture.
- 4
Season the Mixture
Add salt and black pepper to the tomato, garlic, and basil mixture. Stir well to combine.
Toasting the Bread
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 6
Slice Baguette
Cut the baguette into 1-inch thick slices.
- 7
Drizzle Olive Oil
Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and drizzle olive oil over the top of each slice.
- 8
Toast Bread
Bake the slices in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
Assembly
- 9
Top with Tomato Mixture
Once the bread is toasted, remove it from the oven and spoon the tomato mixture generously onto each slice.
- 10
Serve
Serve immediately while the bread is warm and crispy.
