Crostini

• servings: Makes about 48 crostini.

Ingredients

Extra-virgin olive oil

1 high-quality baguette, about 2 to 3 inches in diameter, sliced a little less than ½ inch thick

Garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half, optional

Directions

Slice baguette either straight down or on the diagonal. Brush olive oil on both sides of the bread slices and arrange on a cookie sheet. Place in a 400° oven until bread is lightly golden but not hard-toasted all the way through. If desired, rub one side of each slice of bread with eut garlie cloves. Crostini can be used hot or at room temperature. Just before serving, spoon on the topping.