The days of simple toasting bread and garlic are long behind us.This article will show you how to make a traditional dish.It will give you some ideas for other things to do.
Step 1: The oven should be 450F (235C).
Step 2: A baguette can be sliced into 12 inch thick slices.
If you want to get the most surface area, slice the bread diagonal.
Step 3: You can use a pastry brush to coat a slice.
You don't need to coat both sides with olive oil.The oil will help create a barrier between the bread and the water.
Step 4: Place the slices on the baking sheet.
Depending on the size of your baking sheet and how many slices you have, you may need to make several batches.
Step 5: The slices need to be baked on the top rack for 5 to 6 minutes.
The rack should be close to the heat source.Take the edges out when they turn golden brown.You can toast them under the fire for 3 minutes.Butter can be melted in a large skillet.The bread slices should be golden brown when they are in the skillet.
Step 6: On the platter, place the bruschetta oily-side-up.
You can either prepare the traditional tomato-basil topping or use a different one.
Step 7: The garlic should be brown over medium-high heat.
Add 5 cloves of garlic to the olive oil by heating it in a small skillet.Fry the two together for a minute.Don't let the garlic become too brown when it becomes golden.
Step 8: Let the oil and garlic cool in the bowl.
The bowl needs to be large enough to fit the rest of your ingredients.This bowl will eventually be used to mix everything.
Step 9: Cut the red grape tomatoes into pieces.
Red grade tomatoes and yellow grape tomatoes can be used for a colorful bruschetta topping.
Step 10: Basil can be cut into thin slices.
Take a few leaves and stack them.They should be rolled up like a burrito and cinnamon bun.Basil can be cut into thin, narrow slices with a sharp knife.Continue until you have used up all your basil leaves.
Step 11: The halved tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette, basil, salt, and pepper should be added to the mixing bowl.
If you want to add more flavor to your bruschetta, you can add 2 ounces of parmesan cheese.
Step 12: Wait a couple of hours.
The tomatoes will have enough time to absorb all the flavors.
Step 13: Spread the tomato mixture over the food.
If you spread it on the oily side, the oil will keep the bread from getting soggy.The mixture can be served in a bowl with a spoon.Your guests can pick how much they want.
Step 14: Add your desired topping after you prepare some toasting slices of baguette.
There are several different recipes for bruschetta in this section.They range from sweet to salty.
Step 15: There is a simple seasoning of garlic, olive oil, and salt.
Rub a clove of garlic over the oily side of the bread slices.Sprinkle a sprinkle of salt and/or pepper on top of the drizzle of olive oil.
Step 16: If you enjoy the sweet, use a gorgonzola-honey topping.
Spread some gorgonzola cheese over the bread slices.For a few more minutes, bake, grill, or broil the bread until the cheese has melted.Transfer the slices to a platter.Immediately serve.You will need 8 ounces of gorgonzola cheese and some honey.Add some walnuts or pecans to make it crunchier.
Step 17: Another way to use marmalade is with ricotta cheese.
Spread the cheese over the bread slices.Add marmalade to each slice.
Step 18: Cream cheese and salmon are a classic combination.
Spread some cream cheese over the bread slices, then drape a slice of salmon over them.Don't forget to add a sprinkle of dill.
Step 19: Try some goat cheese for a more unique flavor.
Spread goat cheese on bread slices.There is a slice of prosciutto over the cheese.There are two peach slices.A dash of olive oil and a pinch of sea salt is all you need to finish off.Immediately serve.
Step 20: Ricotta cheese and lemon are great if you want something spicy.
In a small bowl, combine 8 ounces of ricotta cheese and 1 lemon.Spread the salt and pepper over the bread slices.A dash of honey and a sprinkle of thyme is all you need to finish off.It is still warm to serve.
Step 21: If you have a sweet tooth, eat strawberries and sugar.
The tops of the bread slices should be covered with strawberries.Sprinkle the strawberries with sugar.If you want the sugar to caramelized, heat the bruschetta for about 2 minutes.