Recipes

Garlic Bruschetta

Ingredients

8 each ¾ inch-thick slices of crusty peasant bread (preferably from a large round loaf)3 garlic cloves, halved crosswise
6 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)

Preperation

On a baking sheet toast the bread slices in batches under a preheated broiler about 3 inches from the heat for about 1 minute on each side, or until they are golden, transferring them as they are toasted to a work surface. Rub one side of each toast slice with the cut side of a garlic clove, brush it with some of the oil, and season it with salt.