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Secrets Behind a Great Bruschetta


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  • Author: Kathy Bechtel
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

There aren’t many secrets behind a great Bruschetta. All you need are fresh, seasonal ingredients and the right wine to go alongside. Try it!


Ingredients

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  • 2 large or 3-4 medium (fresh, local, amazing tomatoes, diced small)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (sliced into ribbons)
  • 8 slices of a great bread (sliced about 1/2” thick)
  • 12 cloves fresh garlic
  • High quality fresh extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Place the tomatoes in a colander over a plate to catch the juices. Season with salt and pepper, and half of the basil. Let sit at room temperature while you toast the bread.
  2. Toast the bread in a 350° oven directly on the rack until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Or grill. You want nicely browned grill lines, but still a softer interior – best to soak up juicy tomatoes.
  3. Remove from oven, and rub each slice all over with a garlic clove. Brush each slice with olive oil. Place the bread slices on a serving plate, top the bread with tomatoes, garnish with remaining basil and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil right before serving.
  • Category: Antipasto