Bruschetta
Bruschetta is a traditional Italian antipasto consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with fresh tomatoes, olive oil, salt, and basil. It embodies the rustic simplicity and freshness characteristic of Italian cuisine and is often served as a light appetizer or snack.
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Ingredients
- 1 loaf
- 4 medium
- 3 tbsp
- 10 leaves
- 2 cloves
- to taste
- to taste
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Italian
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Last updated 4/1/2026
Bruschetta dates back to ancient Rome when olive growers would bring their olives to local presses and taste the freshly pressed oil on a slice of bread. It originated in central Italy as a way to use day-old bread and showcase the quality of local olive oil.
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