This Bruschetta recipe is a classic Italian one no unnecessary extras, just the essentials.

Fabulous quick dinner for hot summer nights.

Bruschetta

Bruschetta is one of those foods thats impossible to eat elegantly.

Bruschetta on a plate, ready to be eaten

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That theres juices on my chin goes without saying!

And Im totally ok with that.

You get the picture!

Truss Tomatoes

How to make the best bruschetta!

Get these right and you cant go wrong!

Skip the basic sandwich bread it will literally disintegrate from the juices.

Best Bread for Bruschetta - sourdough or ciabatta

Thin baguettes work ok if you toast well (because they have a smaller surface area).

How to make bruschetta

Toast olive oil brushed bread in the oven if making a large batch.

But if youre just making this for yourself, just use your toaster!

How to make Bruschetta

Deseed tomato (optional) Halve the tomato then scoop out the watery seeds using a teaspoons.

Deseeding is optional, not mandatory!

It removes the watery centre which dilutes the flavour.

Bruschetta on a plate, ready to be served

To be honest, I never bother deseeding when Im making this just for myself!

Choptomato into small pieces.

Or, for a quicker version, just use your toaster.

Bruschetta on a plate, ready to be eaten

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Pileon the tomato basil topping and devour!

Its impossible to eat Bruschetta elegantly.

Hes a good boy.

Dozer the golden retriever by the bedside