Already in ancient Rome, there was a dish that resembles today's bruschetta. The recipe is in front of you. Take advantage of it.
At that time, the olive growers brought their olives to the home press and tried a sample of the freshly pressed oil from a slice of bread. This Italian appetizer is made with grilled bread that is spread with garlic and then drizzled with olive oil. Variations include fillings such as tomatoes, vegetables, meat or cheese.
Bruschetta is a traditional Italian appetizer that is prepared by grilling or toasting slices of bread and coating them with various ingredients.
Here is the basic recipe for making Italian Bruschetta:
Bruschetta
Ingredients
- 1 baguette
- olive oil
- salt
- 4-5 cloves of garlic
- 2-3 ripe tomatoes, cut into cubes
- oregano
- fresh basil leaves
- chopped pepperoni
Directions
- Heat the grill or baking pan to high temperature.
- Cut the bread into 1 centimeter thick slices and brush each side with olive oil.
- If desired, rub a clove of garlic on one side of each slice of bread.
- Bake the slices of bread on the grill or in a baking dish at 200 degrees for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the bread from the grill and place it on a serving plate.
- Mix diced tomatoes, pepperoni, chopped basil leaves, salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Spoon the tomato mixture over the top of the toasted bread slices.
- Serve immediately while the bread is still warm and crispy.
- You can also add additional toppings such as mozzarella cheese, balsamic glaze or vegetables.
