OLIVE OIL AND GARLIC BRUSCHETTA4 large garlic cloves, peeled
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for sprinkling
Pinch chili or crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
4 thick slices country bread, preferably sourdough
Slice the garlic cloves lengthwise into paper-thin slices.
Warm a small skillet over a medium flame. Add the olive oil and the garlic. Stirring constantly, cook until the garlic is aromatic and golden (don't let it brown, as it will be bitter).
Remove the skillet from the flame and stir in the chili or red pepper flakes and parsley. Cover and set aside.
Grill the bread on both sides until lightly browned and crisp, then sprinkle with olive oil. Spoon the garlic-olive oil mixture over each slice. Serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings
Source:
Bruschetta, Crostini and Other Italian Snacks by Maxine Clark