Name: The Easiest Homemade Crostini
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 36 crostini
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 baguette; 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt; 2 clove fresh garlic

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The Easiest Homemade Crostini

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The Easiest Homemade Crostini

1 baguette

2 tablespoons olive oil

saltto taste

2 clove fresh garlic

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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 at an Angle for Maximum Surface Area 🔪
Cut your baguette at a 45-degree angle rather than straight across to create larger surface areas that crisp better and hold toppings more effectively.
Infuse Your Oil with Fresh Garlic First 🧄
Gently warm your olive oil with minced garlic for 2-3 minutes before brushing onto bread to develop deeper flavor and ensure the garlic doesn't burn during baking.
Toast in Two Stages for Perfect Crispness ⏱️
Bake at 400°F for 8 minutes until golden, then finish at 350°F for 2-3 minutes to achieve an evenly crispy texture without dark spots or burnt edges.
Salt Immediately While Still Hot 🧂
Add your salt right after removing crostini from the oven when they're still warm—this allows the salt to adhere better and distribute more evenly throughout.
Cool Completely Before Storing for Longevity 🌬️
Let crostini cool to room temperature on a wire rack before storing in an airtight container to prevent moisture buildup that makes them soggy.