Crostini is a type of Italian toasted bread, made by thinly slicing plain white bread, and toasting or grilling it until it becomes nice and crispy. These slices of bread can be drizzled with olive oil, sprinkled with salt, and served plain. Additionally, they can be dressed up or down with flavorings and enhancements, such as tomatoes, fresh basil, goat cheese, cream cheese, homemade ricotta, and more!

What Is The Difference Between Crostini And Bruschetta?

Bruschetta is derived from the Italian phrase "bruscare" which means to "roast over coals." It is made by toasting whole slices of Italian or sourdough bread. While crostini are sliced and toasted from a smaller, rounded, and fine-textured bread, or a white bread baguette.

Why Are My Crostini So Hard?

Crostini should be crisp on outside and slightly tender in the center. Over-toasting the crostini will risk hardening the bread slices to an unpleasant texture. To avoid this, place the toppings on the bread before toasting as this will help soften the crostini.

What's The Difference Between Crostini And Toast?

While crostini involves toasting slices of bread, it is often made using smaller, and rounder slices of bread brushed with olive oil and toasted to perfection.

Crispy Sourdough Crostini Recipe + 7 Topping Ideas

Name: Sourdough Crostini Recipe
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 20 mins
Yield: 20 slices
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 baguette, French bread loaf, stale sourdough bread, or any bread loaf; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; sea salt; toppings of your choosing

Ingredients

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1 stale sourdough bread or baguette
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cut the baguette or bread loaf into ¼-inch thick slices.
Arrange the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Lightly drizzle both sides of each crostini with olive oil or oil spray. Finally, sprinkle with sea salt for an extra briny taste.
Bake the crostini for 10-14 minutes, rotating the slice of bread halfway through until well-toasted and golden brown on both sides.
Once the crostini has cooled down completely, you can pile on your favorite toppings.
Store crostini in an airtight container for 5 days at room temperature, or freeze for 30 days.

Author: Natasha Krajnc
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Category: bread
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcal
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Protein: 2g