Traditional Bruschetta

By á-38518

Ingredients

• 7 ripe plum tomatoes, with skins removed
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp cracked pepper corns
• 3 Tbsp EVOO
• 1 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 6-8 fresh basil leaves, chopped
• salt to taste
• 1 baguette French bread
• 1/3 cup olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450
After removing skins from tomatoes, cut tomatoes in quarters and remove seeds and juice
Chop tomatoes finely then place tomatoes, garlic, EVOO and vinegar in a bowl and mix
Add chopped basil, salt and peppercorns
Slice baguette on a diagonal about 1/2 inch think slices
Drizzle one side of slice with olive oil and place on baking sheet, oiled side down
Toast 5-6 mins
Place toasted bread on platter and top with topping