Bruschetta Recipe
Make Bruschetta Recipe in just 35m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Topping
Bread
Method
Topping Preparation
- 1
Chop the tomatoes
Dice the ripe tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
- 2
Add basil and garlic
Finely chop the fresh basil leaves and mince the garlic cloves. Add both to the bowl with the tomatoes.
- 3
Season the mixture
Drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- 4
Let it sit
Allow the mixture to sit for about 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Bread Preparation
- 5
Prepare the baguette
Slice the baguette diagonally into ½ inch thick slices.
- 6
Toast the bread
Brush both sides of the baguette slices with extra virgin olive oil and place them on a baking sheet.
- 7
Bake
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the bread for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Assembly
- 8
Top the bread
Remove the toasted baguette slices from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Spoon the prepared tomato mixture generously onto each slice.
- 9
Serve
Serve immediately while the bread is warm and the topping is fresh.
