Bruschetta Recipe
Toasted bread topped with tomatoes, basil, and garlic.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Topping
Method
Preparation of Topping
- 1
Chop the Tomatoes
Dice the fresh tomatoes into small cubes and place them in a mixing bowl.
- 2
Prepare the Basil
Rinse the fresh basil leaves under cold water, pat them dry, and then chop them roughly. Add to the bowl with the tomatoes.
- 3
Mince the Garlic
Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely. Add to the mixing bowl.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the tomato mixture. Add salt and black pepper to taste, then gently toss everything together until well combined.
Toasting the Bread
- 5
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 6
Slice the Bread
Cut the baguette or Italian bread into 1/2 inch thick slices.
- 7
Arrange on Baking Sheet
Place the bread slices on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- 8
Toast the Bread
Toast the bread in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Flip halfway through for even toasting.
Assembly
- 9
Top the Bread
Remove the toasted bread from the oven and let it cool slightly. Spoon the prepared tomato topping generously onto each slice of toasted bread.
- 10
Serve
Serve immediately while the bread is warm, garnished with additional basil leaves if desired.