Name: The Easiest Homemade Crostini
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 36 crostini
Cuisine: American

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The Easiest Homemade Crostini

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Plain Crostini

Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Slice the baguette at a diagonal into 1/2-inch slices.

Line the baguette slices cut-side up on a sheet pan. It's ok if they touch a bit on the edges. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush both sides of the toasts with olive oil. Season with a few pinches of salt, to taste.

Bake the crostini for 8-12 minutes, until they're golden brown and toasty. Cool completely and enjoy!

Garlic Crostini

If you want to make garlic crostini, start by slicing a couple of cloves of garlic in half. Right after the the they come out of the oven, rub both sides of the crostini with the cut side of the garlic.

Place them back in the warm oven for about 1 more minute if you want to tone down the spiciness of the raw garlic a bit.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Slice Uniformly for Even Toasting 🔪
Cut baguette slices to ¼-inch thickness using a serrated knife with a gentle sawing motion to ensure even browning and consistent crispiness throughout all pieces.
Infuse Oil with Garlic Flavor 🧄
Mince garlic finely and let it sit in olive oil for 5 minutes before brushing onto bread to allow the oils to extract maximum garlic essence without burning the delicate cloves.
Arrange in Single Layer Spacing 📐
Place crostini with slight gaps between each piece on your baking sheet to allow hot air to circulate underneath, preventing soggy bottoms and achieving uniform crispness.
Toast at High Heat for Crunch 🔥
Use 400°F or higher and watch carefully after the 10-minute mark, as crostini can rapidly transition from golden to burnt in just 1-2 minutes of extra baking.
Cool Completely Before Storing ❄️
Allow crostini to cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes to firm up completely, then store in an airtight container to maintain crispiness for up to 3 days.