Classic Bruchetta
- Preparation and cooking time
- Total time
- Easy
- Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 ciabatta loaf, cut into 8 slices
- 500g small plum tomatoes
- 10 fresh basil leaves
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- salt and fresh ground pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, halved
Method
- STEP 1Preheat a griddle pan until hot and toast the ciabatta for 3 minutes on each side until brown and crisp. Leave to one side to cool. If you don't have a griddle pan then toasting is fine.
- STEP 2Quarter the tomatoes and place in a bowl. Add the basil and olive oil and season well. Mix together and cover. Set aside at room temperature for 5 minutes.
- STEP 3Rub the garlic over the bread on both sides after cutting the cloves in halves.
- STEP 4Place 2 tablespoons of the tomato mixture on top of each slice of bread on a large plate.
- STEP 5Drizzle remaining juices from the bowl and serve.