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Crostini Recipe

Servings 24 crostini
Author Brandon

Ingredients

  • 1 French baguette
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Flaky sea salt or kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat your broiler on high. Position an oven rack below the broiler, but make sure you leave enough room to fit your baking sheet.
  • Slice the French baguette on a bias (diagonal) with a ¼-inch thickness. Slicing the bread on a bias not only looks prettier, it also gives your crostini more surface area (needed to hold more cheese, dip, etc.).
  • Lay the baguette slices flat on a baking sheet leaving approximately a ½-inch of space in between each slice. Using a brush, spread extra virgin olive oil evenly over the top side of each slice. You want each piece to be coated in olive oil, but not swimming in it.
  • Sprinkle each slice with some flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Transfer the baking sheet underneath the broiler and cook until golden brown and crispy. Cooking time can vary, so make sure you keep a constant eye on the crostini. I’ve ruined many batches of crostini by leaving them unattended!
  • Crostini can be served warm or at room temperature.