Crostini

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Brush the bread on both sides with olive oil and arrange side by side on a baking sheet; season lightly with salt and pepper.
3. 3
   Bake until light brown and crisp, about 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Flip the slices over or rotate the pan if some are cooking faster than others.
5. 5
   Let cool completely.
6. 6
   Alternatively, you can brown the bread on a hot grill or with a panini press, which will impart a light smoky flavor.