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Bruschetta

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 large thick slices, each cut in half, or 8 small slices, of rustic bread, preferably pane casereccio
  • A garlic clove unpeeled but cut in half crosswise
  • Extra virgin olive oil preferably of the deep green, fruity kind
  • Salt

For the optional tomato topping:

  • 4 medium sized tomatoes de-seeded and cut into rough cubes
  • A handful of fresh basil torn into small pieces
  • A good pour of olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Grill the bread slices over a moderately hot fire until they are nicely toasted on both sides, turning frequently to ensure even browning. Be careful not to burn them; they will cook in only a few minutes.
  • Now take a half garlic clove, which as indicated you have cut into two crosswise without peeling:
  • Rub each slice of bread while it is still hot with the exposed inside of the clove, squeezing the garlic between your fingers to release its juices into the bread.
  • Now drizzle your bread liberally with your fruity olive oil. The slices should be nicely soaked. Salt the slices to taste.
  • If you want, you can top each slice with the tomato mixture, which you make by mixing together all of the ingredients mentioned above in a bowl right before you serve your bruschetta.