BRUSCHETTA CLASSICA – Grilled Garlic and Oregano Bread
Italians know the magic of a simple slice of crusty bread dressed with salt, oregano and good olive oil. It makes a good appetizer or snack between meals. Bruschetta definitely is the base of all “garlic breads” and the canapés. The main ingredient is the extra-virgin olive oil.
Ingredients
4 slices of thick-crusted Italian country bread,
approximately 3/8 inch (1 cm) thick
(you may substitute with baguettes cut slices on diagonal)
1 clove of garlic, peeled
whole small dry red peppers, spicy (optional)
extra-virgin olive oil
dry oregano
salt
Preheat an oven, broiler, stovetop grill or barbeque grill. Grill the bread on both sides until golden brown.
(Pay close attention to the grilling as the bread will brown very quickly and you don’t want it to burn).
Lightly rub the garlic on the surface of the bread.
If you like, you may also lightly rub the red pepper over the bread.
Using a pastry brush, thinly coat the grilled bread with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and dry oregano.
Serve while still warm.
Serves 4
Preparation and Cooking Time: 5 minutes
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