Bruschetta Classica

By PATPAT

Ingredients

• 1 Loaf of Wide Crusty Italian Bread, cut diagonally into 12 half-inch slices
• 3 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 5 Plum Tomatoes, cored,seeded and diced
• 1 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 tsp Dried Oregano
• 1 Garlic Clove, minced
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Arrange the sliced bread on a large baking sheet. Brush with 2 T of the oil. Bake just until the bread starts to toast, about 5 minutes. Let cool. Mix the tomatoes, remaining 1 T olive oil, vinegar, oregano, gralic, salt and pepper in a bowl, taking care not to crush the tomatoes. Let stand at room temperature for about an hour for the flavors to blend together. Arrange the bread slices on a platter with the oiled sides up. Top each slice with the tomato mixture and serve immediately.