{"id":13062,"date":"2026-10-18T16:17:34","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T19:17:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euamoonatal.com\/?p=13062"},"modified":"2026-10-18T16:17:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T19:17:34","slug":"tomato-and-basil-bruschetta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euamoonatal.com\/en\/tomato-and-basil-bruschetta\/","title":{"rendered":"Tomato and Basil Bruschetta"},"content":{"rendered":"<html><body><p>Bruschetta brings together crisp toast and a fresh topping. Drain excess liquid from the tomatoes and assemble shortly before serving so the bread stays crisp. The garlic can be omitted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Approximately 16 small pieces, serving 4\u20136 as a starter. Allow about 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1 baguette, about 250 g, cut into roughly 16 slices, 1\u20131.5 cm thick<\/li>\n<li>400 g ripe, firm tomatoes, watery seed centres removed, chopped<\/li>\n<li>8 large fresh basil leaves<\/li>\n<li>2 peeled garlic cloves, optional<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp olive oil (30 ml)<\/li>\n<li>Salt and black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/euamoonatal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/tomato-bruschetta-ingredients-revision-20261018.webp\" alt=\"Tomatoes, bread and basil for bruschetta\" class=\"wp-image-20219\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<h2>Method<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Heat the oven to 200\u00b0C\/180\u00b0C fan. Arrange the bread on a baking tray and toast for about 6\u201310 minutes, turning if needed, until lightly golden. Watch carefully to prevent burning.<\/li>\n<li>Meanwhile, drain the chopped tomatoes in a sieve for 5 minutes. Tear six basil leaves and reserve two for finishing.<\/li>\n<li>Mix the tomatoes, torn basil and all the oil. Season with salt and pepper. If liquid collects underneath, spoon up the topping without soaking the bread.<\/li>\n<li>If using garlic, halve the cloves and gently rub the cut sides over the toast. The residual warmth brings out the aroma; there is no need to leave garlic pieces in the topping.<\/li>\n<li>Divide the topping between the slices. Tear the remaining two basil leaves over them and serve immediately. Do not return to the oven: the topping is intended to stay fresh.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Preparing for guests<\/h2>\n<p>Prepare the topping ahead and keep it refrigerated. Toast the bread close to serving time, let the steam escape and then assemble. A modest spoonful on each slice is easier to eat than an oversized mound.<\/p>\n<h2>Storage<\/h2>\n<p>Store the topping separately in a sealed container at 0\u20135\u00b0C for up to 24 hours. Do not leave cut tomatoes on the table for extended periods. Untopped toast can be kept in a dry, sealed container for up to 24 hours; re-toast if needed. Assembled bruschetta loses its crispness.<\/p>\n<p>Storage guidance: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/how-to-chill-freeze-and-defrost-food-safely\/how-to-chill-freeze-and-defrost-food-safely\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Food Standards Agency<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Can I use a different bread?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, use a firm rustic loaf cut to a similar thickness. The yield varies with the size of the slices. Avoid very soft bread, which absorbs the topping quickly.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crisp toast topped with drained tomatoes and fresh basil. 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