Description
Learn how to make the perfect crostini—oven-baked to golden, crunchy perfection, ready to be topped with all your favorite ingredients. Whether for appetizers, snacks, or entertaining, these crostini are a versatile and delicious base.
Ingredients
1 crusty baguette
2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Flaky sea salt
1-2 cloves of garlic (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan forced) / 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with baking paper.
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Slice the baguette: Slice the baguette on a slight diagonal into roughly 1cm (⅖ – ½ inch) thick slices.
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Prepare the crostini: Brush each side of the baguette slices lightly with olive oil and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake the crostini: Sprinkle a little flaky sea salt over each slice, then bake for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
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Optional garlic rub: For an extra burst of flavor, rub the hot crostini with a cut garlic clove after baking. Simply peel the garlic and rub the cut side over the toasts.
Notes
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Adjust the thickness of the slices for softer or crunchier crostini.
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Store any leftover crostini in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approximately 43 kcal
- Sugar: 0.7g
- Sodium: 203mg
- Fat: 1.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7.9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg