Appears in Cook's Illustrated September/October 1996
The original version is toasted (not baked) and flavored with olive oil and raw garlic. Serve these crisp slices as is or with a variety of toppings.
For an authentic bruschetta recipe, we toasted (rather than grilled) our bread, flavoring it with olive oil and raw garlic before topping it with a simple mixture of vegetables and/or herbs.