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Classic Italian Bruschetta
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A traditional Italian appetizer made with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, and toasted bread.
00:10:00 total
Serves 4
easy
Cold Starter / Salad
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Ingredients
- fresh ripe tomatoes - watch the video to see (cherry tomatoes can also be used)
- fresh basil - watch the video to see
- sourdough bread or Pane di casa - watch the video to see (fresh or day old will both work)
- garlic cloves - 2 (skin removed)
- extra virgin olive oil - watch the video to see
- salt - to taste
- pepper - to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the tomatoes: Cut the tomatoes into small cubes. If using cherry tomatoes, they can be squeezed directly on the bruschetta to release their juice.
- Season the tomatoes: Add a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper to the tomatoes. Crush a garlic clove and mix it into the tomatoes. Optionally, red onion can be used instead of garlic. Add torn fresh basil leaves.
- Toast the bread: Toast the bread using one of the three methods: skillet on high heat, toaster, or oven with broiler and fan force at 200°C. Toast until bread has nice dark lines or to desired doneness.
- Assemble the bruschetta: Rub a garlic clove on the toasted bread. Top with the seasoned tomato mixture, ensuring to include some of the juice. Add more fresh basil on top if desired.
