How to Make Crostini
Total Time
15 minutes
Prep Time
6 minutes
Cook Time
9 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(21)
Ingredients
16-24 toasts
- 1 baguette (crusty French bread)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, as needed
- Flaky sea salt or fine salt, to taste
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Preparation
Chef’s notes
Recipe adapted from my Tomato Bruschetta and crostini-based appetizers in my cookbook, Love Real Food.
How to grill crostini:
Simply brush the slices with olive oil as directed and place them directly on the grill grates with tongs. Cover and let the bread toast for about 3 minutes. When the undersides are golden, with nice grill marks, carefully flip them with tongs and repeat on the other side. Transfer to a large serving platter and top as desired.
Alternate baking temps and timing:
Sometimes, you’ll want to bake crostini on an available oven rack while roasting something else. If baking at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, your crostini will be ready in 10 to 12 minutes. If baking at 400, they’ll be done in 8 to 10 minutes.