Basic Bruschetta Recipe

Instructions

1. Prepare a medium-warm charcoal fire.
2. Cut the middle portion of the round loaf into 6 long slices, each one almost an inch thick.
3. Cut these slices in half, making half-slices which are roughly 3x3x1 inches.
4. When fire is ready, place the 12 slices over it in a single layer.
5. Cook, turning once, till the outsides of the bread are golden (with grill marks, if possible).
6. This should take about 2 min per side-but check frequently to make sure the bread isn't burning.
7. When the bread slices are done, rub the edges of each one, on both sides, with a cut clove of garlic-lightly or possibly heavily, depending on your garlic preference.
8. Place the slices on a large platter in a single layer.
9. Sprinkle each slice with 2 tsp.
10. of extra virgin olive oil, breaking the surface of the bread lightly with a spoon to let the oil soak in.
11. Season with salt and pepper.
12. Turn the slices over and repeat the procedure.
13. Let the slices sit in the extra virgin olive oil for 10-15 min.
14. Serve as is for simple bruschetta.