The Authentic Italian Bruschetta

Bruschetta

Bruschetta is a fresh and delicious appetizer celebrated in all the Italian cuisine. Mainly it can be prepared in the hot season when the tomatoes are more tasty because they grow naturally with the help of sunshine. Bruschetta can’t be prepared ahead of time, it must be prepared just before serving. As many Italian dishes, made by simple and basic ingredients, Bruschetta will taste great if you make it with highest quality and freshest ingredients you can find. 

Preparation time: about  5 minutes
Cooking time: about  6-7 minutes

Serves  5-6

Ingredients:

1 lb (450g) fresh cherry tomatoes, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled
a bunch basil leaves, chopped
1 tbsp. dried oregano
about ½ tsp. salt
6-7 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 baguette of Italian bread, sliced

Method:

1.        In a bowl combine tomatoes, 1 finely chopped garlic clove, basil, oregano, ½ tsp. salt  and extra virgin olive oil.  Preheat oven^[1] to 395° F (200° C). Toast the bread slices on both the sides until they are golden brown.
3.        Remove the bread from the oven, and transfer to a large serving plate.
4.        Rub the remaining garlic on each slice of bread, then spoon the tomato mixture generously on top. Season with a little more salt and serve.

 

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[1] You can toast the bread slices in a toaster or you can grill them on a barbeque.