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Classic Italian Bruschetta
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A timeless Italian appetizer, bruschetta is a toasted bread topped with a flavorful mix of fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, and extra virgin olive oil. This simple yet delicious recipe reveals the secrets to creating the perfect bruschetta, just like in Italy.
00:10:00 total
Serves 4
easy
Cold Starter / Salad
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Ingredients
- Sourdough bread slices - watch the video to see (based on servings)
- Tomatoes - 2 per serving (2 per serving, roughly cut into small pieces)
- Garlic - 1 clove per 2 pieces (1 clove per 2 pieces, skin removed, plus extra for rubbing)
- Extra virgin olive oil - watch the video to see (EVOO, be generous)
- Fresh basil - 1 bunch (A bunch, leaves broken by hand)
- Salt - to taste (to taste)
- Pepper - to taste (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Tomato Mixture: Cut the tomatoes roughly into small pieces over a bowl to catch all the excess liquid. Crush the garlic directly into the bowl and mix to combine.
- Add Basil, Season, and Rest: Break the basil leaves by hand and add them in, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour a generous amount of EVOO in too and mix everything well. Let it rest for at least 5 minutes, but no longer than an hour.
- Toast the Bread: Set your gas BBQ to low heat and toast the bread until it becomes crunchy or golden brown.
- Rub Garlic on Toasted Bread: Take a garlic clove and rub it over the surface of the toasted bread slice until it is lightly covered.
- Top with Tomato Mixture: Spoon some of the tomato juice onto the toasted bread, letting it soak in. Then scoop a portion of the tomato mixture on top of each bread slice, making sure to cover the entire surface. Drizzle with some extra juice from the tomato mixture and add a fresh basil leaf on top.
- Serve: Add a few extra fresh basil leaves on top for that final touch of flavor. Serve immediately on a flat plate.
