How to Make Crostini

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or making a snack, crostini are always a good idea. This simple recipe shows you how to make golden, crispy and customisable crostini, perfect as a base for any topping you can imagine.

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Course: Appetizer, Bread, Side Dish, Snack, Vegetarian

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: baguette, bread, extra virgin olive oil

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings: -16 crostini

Author: Eff | Food Daydreaming

Equipment

Ingredients

1 baguette
3-4 tablespoons olive oil
Sea salt, black pepper and garlic, optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180C.
Using a serrated knife, cut the baguette into 0.5cm-1cm thick rounds to make small crostini, or on the bias to make longer crostini to hold heavier toppings or to serve with soups.
1 baguette
Arrange the slices on a baking tray in a single layer with no overlap. Use a pastry brush to lightly coat both sides of the bread with olive oil.
3-4 tablespoons olive oil
Depending on the size of your bread slices, bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes, flipping the crostini halfway through, until golden and crispy. Keep a close eye on them so they don’t burn!
Remove the crostini to a wire rack or plate and allow to cool completely before adding toppings or serving to ensure maximum crunch.

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Notes

The amount of crostini you get out of a baguette will depend on the length of the bread and whether you cut the crostini in rounds or on the bias. You should get at least 12 crostini, but usually closer to 16 from one baguette.

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