Bruschetta

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2003

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Toast Modern

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (17)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(17)

Cook Time:
4 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
approximately 32 pieces

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 4 min
Total:: 9 min

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Ingredients

1 narrow Italian or French loaf of bread
1 head garlic, cut in 1/2 crosswise
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and pepper

Preheat oven on broiler setting. Place a rack approximately 6 inches from broiler.

Slice the loaf of bread, on the bias, into 3/4-inch slices. Place bread in oven on sheet pan and broil until golden brown on both sides, approximately 2 minutes for the first side and 1 to 1 1/2 for second side. Remove to a platter and rub each slice of bread with the garlic and then brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

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Lisa Warwickr, RI 06-28-2009
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Roast the Garlic
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I roasted my garlic before I rubbed it on. (The roasting turns the garlic into a spread that is delicious!!!) Think... maybe Alton did this also on the episode, but I can't be sure as it aired awhile ago... Anyway, very traditional and yummy... Definitely "good eats" P.S. What's up with the Elton James thing? Read more
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Marvin San Diego, CA 05-25-2009
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to the
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

You need to squeeze the garlic as you rub it and remove as much peel as possible. Don't smash it into the bread, just rub it... vigorously with a little pressure.Read more
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the slummertown, CO 05-16-2009
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garlic rub messy, does not infuse much flavor
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

is there some sort of trick to getting the garlic rub to work? When I cut a head in half and rub it on bread, I just get a... lot of skin flakes from the dried lining in between the cloves and very little actual contact with the garlic inside the head. This just makes a papery mess on the bread with little garlic flavor. If you've figured out how to do this step gracefully, please post. If you're struggling like me, consider cutting a tomato in half and rubbing this on the toast and using a good garlic powder or some minced roasted garlic on top.Read more
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Peter Clackamas, OR 11-13-2007
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quick and easy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love the show and I am an avid fan. This recipe is very easy and can be done in minutes.
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Sandi brentwood, TN 06-16-2007
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Wonderful!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I make this as a pre-dinner snack when hosting dinner parties and as a party food with a 3-layer dip....everyone always wants... to know how I made the bruschetta, and there is never any left. This one's a keeper.Read more
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Briggs McCalla, AL 06-22-2006
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Bruschetta
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Excelent authentic taste and preparation