Garlic Bruschetta – Bruschetta all’aglio
Bruschetta is a classic from the Tuscany region. It’s eaten manly as an appetizer but also as a snack. The original preparation consists of grilled bread rubbed with a clove of garlic and then topped with extra virgin olive oil. There are some variations to this classic like adding ripe tomatoes cut in cubes, capers or olives some add red hot pepper. When I make them I usually prepare this version and the tomato bruschetta.
Ingredients:
4 slices of Toscano bread (1/2 inch thick and about 10 inches long)
garlic cloves
extra virgin olive oil
Instructions:
1. Toast the slices of bread on a grill or in the oven.
2. When they’re ready rub each slice with a clove of garlic and then brush them with olive oil. (about 2 tsp. per slice).
3. Serve them hot.
Notes:
Toscano bread is a relatively hard salt free bread if you don’t find it try Pugliese bread or whatever is available in your store that has similar characteristics.
