11 June 2011

Antipasti


I was asked by a friend how to make proper “garlic bread;” evidently, all she could find on the web was vile recipes that used margarine (WHAT?!?!), oregano, garlic chunks or powder, etc. I thought perhaps she was on the wrong planet. Then I realized most Americans do not know that, in Italy, Bruschetta is the name for “garlic bread.” Not that junk you may have had here with tomato sauce smeared on it... Bruschetta is just plain old toasted bread with garlic. Crostini, however, usually have cheese, tomato, or other veggies on top. So, to help my friend (and the rest of you!) here it is: proper “garlic bread!” This is usually eaten as an antipasto, NOT with the meal, as it can be overwhelming.

Bruschetta – Garlic Bread
Ingredients:
8 – 10 thick slices of Italian bread
4 cloves Garlic, cut in half
1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper, to taste

Preparation:
Toast or grill the bread until golden on both sides. I prefer the bread to be a bit more brown but that is individual taste... adjust to your liking.
Rub the toasted bread with the cut garlic cloves on both sides.
Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan. Drizzle the hot oil over the toasted bread. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Place the bread o a warm platter and serve immediately.  
Servings: 4                   Total Time: About 15 minutes


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