Ingredients for Mozzarella Bruschetta:
- 1 long loaf crusty French bread
- 3 medium ripe roma tomatoes
- 3 large fresh mozzarella balls
- 24 fresh basil leaves
- Coarse salt
- Black pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Oregano
- Balsamic vinegar
- Slice Bread into 1/2" (4cm) slices on the diagonal
- Lightly toast bread in the oven on both sides
- Slice tomatoes into 1/4 inch (0.75cm) slices and place one on each slice of bread.
- Cut mozzarella balls into 1/4 inch (0.75cm) slices and place on top of tomato.
- Chop basil into thin strips and sprinkle on top with the oregano.
- Combine olive oil and balsamic vinegar (to taste) in small bowl
- Drizzle with mixture and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Makes about 24 Bruschette.
- an optional re-toasting with toppings on will make the mozzarella melt and be even more delicious
- authentic Italian Bruschetta begins with rubbing roasted garlic cloves on the toasted bread slices