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BRUSCHETTA
The art of bruschetta
Bruschetta is a recipe of old farming origin , born from the necessity of making stale bread taste good . It was served as an appetizer before the meal and to calm the hunger . Still today , it serves the same purpose : it can be enjoyed as a tasty appetizer with Mediterranean ingredients and as a light summer meal . The origin of the word comes from the Roman dialect word “ brusco ,” which means toasted , and refers to a slice of toasted bread , rubbed with garlic and seasoned with salt , pepper and extra virgin olive oil .
Bruschetta was originally popular in central and southern Italy , but is now on every Italian table in a kaleidoscope of recipes and flavors that exalt the typical Italian products . In Tuscany , for example , where it ’ s known as “ fett ’ unta ”, the bread is topped with beans .
Classic bruschetta
The classic version sees the only addition of diced tomatoes and basil , but can also be served with steamed kale , legume creams , vegetable pesto and pâté . For its preparation you will need hot and crispy bread slices : they can be toasted in the oven , in a non-stick pan , on a hot plate or even better on a very hot grill .
Once it ’ s browned , the bread should be immediately seasoned and served to preserve its crispness and flavor . The olive oil should only be extra virgin .
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