This Basic Garlic Bruschetta recipe is the foundation for numerous toppings and delicious on its own; crusty bread + EV olive oil + garlic = splendor.
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
Italian
Prep Time5minutes
Cook Time5minutes
Total Time10minutes
Servings12
AuthorValerie Lugonja
Ingredients
1crusty loaf of white bread, preferably a long, skinny baguette
extra virgin olive oil
clovesof garlic, peeled and sliced in half
cookie sheet
parchment paper
Instructions
Preheat oven to broil, placing rack near top third of oven
Slice bread on diagonal; place slices on parchment lined cookie sheet
Generously drizzle or brush olive oil on each slice; toast in oven until golden (about 2 minutes)
Turn over; drizzle or brush side with oil; place back in oven until golden (about 2 minutes)
Rub one face of each bruschetta with garlic clove slice, slice open to face of toast; after 2 or three toasts are rubbed with garlic, it will melt or disintegrate, so use another, until all bruschetta are rubbed with garlic