Crostini Recipe

Simple, crisp, and perfect for toppings or serving on their own.

Yield: 20-24 slices
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Special Equipment: Bread Knife

Ingredients

• 1 baguette preferably day old, sliced into ½ inch thick slices

• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

• 1–2 cloves garlic, peeled

• Sea salt or kosher salt

Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Slice the Bread: Slice the baguette on a slight diagonal into ½-inch thick slices. arrange on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil. sprinkle a small pinch of salt on each piece for added flavor.

3. Bake Until Golden: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–15 minutes, flipping once halfway through. The slices should be crisp and lightly golden brown on the edges.

4. Add Garlic: While the crostini are still warm, rub each slice lightly with a cut garlic clove for a subtle garlic flavor.

5. Cool & Serve: Let them cool on a wire rack. Serve plain, or add your favorite toppings.

   Topping Ideas:

   Chopped tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil

   Herbed goat cheese with honey

   Prosciutto and fig jam

   Smoked salmon and cream cheese

   Roasted red peppers with feta