Bruschetta

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Ingredients

4 slices	Italian bread
2 cloves	garlic
4 tablespoons	extra virgin olive oil
4	ripe tomatoes
10 leaves	fresh basil
—	salt to taste
—	freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 2 Dice the tomatoes and place them in a bowl.
3. 3 Chop the basil leaves and add them to the tomatoes.
4. 4 Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper to the tomato mixture and stir to combine.
5. 5 Slice the Italian bread and place the slices on a baking sheet.
6. 6 Toast the bread slices in the oven for about 5-7 minutes, until they are golden and crisp.
7. 7 Peel the garlic cloves and rub them over the warm toasted bread.
8. 8 Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the toasted bread slices.
9. 9 Top each slice with a generous spoonful of the tomato and basil mixture.
10. 10 Serve immediately while the bread is still warm.