Bruschetta (Italian pronunciation: [brusˈketːa]

So my question... is bruschetta the bread or the topping? Who knows, but it is yummy!

Mine is simple.

For the bread, I like sourdough bread, but it can be any dense french style breads.

Slice the bread into finger size pieces. I brush mine with a garlic butter and then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake in a 350 oven until golden brown. Let cool unstacked to maintain its crunch texture. If you want to avoid butter, you can brush the bread with garlic olive oil.

For the topping slice Roma tomatoes in small pieces. Add fresh Basil cut into thin strips (using kitchen scissors works best). I like a lot! Add Olive Oil to coat and dash of Balsamic Vinegar. We recently had some with minced fresh garlic (which tasted fabulous but left me feeling insecure about my breath). Add a bit of salt and pepper to taste. Let it marinate for about 10-15 minutes before serving for a fuller flavor.

What can be said about this dish? It has a great wow factor without much work!