Description
Learn how to make classic Italian bruschetta with this step-by-step recipe. It’s incredibly easy to bake and delivers the best authentic Italian flavor with fresh, vibrant ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large rustic Italian loaf or sourdough bread
- 3–4 ripe Roma tomatoes (or 1 pint cherry tomatoes), diced
- 2–3 cloves fresh garlic, peeled (plus 1 clove minced, optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chiffonaded
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, or to taste
- Balsamic glaze (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice bread into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
- Arrange bread on a baking sheet, drizzle generously with olive oil, then toast 5-8 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Immediately rub one side of each warm toast with a peeled garlic clove.
- In a medium bowl, combine diced tomatoes, 2-3 tablespoons olive oil, chiffonaded basil, salt, and pepper (and optional minced garlic). Gently toss.
- Spoon the tomato topping generously onto each garlic-rubbed toast.
- Drizzle with additional extra virgin olive oil and garnish with fresh basil or balsamic glaze, if desired. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 8-10 mins