Bruschetta Recipe
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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
Chop the fresh basil leaves coarsely and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
- 3
Prepare Garlic
Mince the garlic cloves finely. Add the minced garlic to the bowl.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the tomato mixture. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss everything together gently.
- 5
Let it Rest
Allow the mixture to sit for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Bread Preparation
- 6
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 7
Slice the Baguette
Cut the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices on a diagonal.
- 8
Brush with Olive Oil
Place the sliced baguette on a baking sheet and brush each side lightly with olive oil.
- 9
Toast the Bread
Toast the bread in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until it is golden and crispy.
Assembly
- 10
Top the Bread
Remove the toasted bread from the oven and let it cool for a minute.
- 11
Serve Immediately
Spoon the tomato topping generously onto each slice of toasted baguette and serve immediately.
