Bruschetta

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MAKES 6 SLICES
loaf of coarse white bread
2 garlic cloves
6 ts olive oil
6 ripe tomatoes
3ts wild fennel seeds
sea salt and pepper

The original Roman bruschetta is topped with garlic and oil. This is a Tuscan bruschetta, made with a ripe tomatoes and a sprinkling of wild fennel seeds.

1. Cut the bread into 6 slices, each about  15mm (3/4 inch) thick, and score a crisscross  pattern lightly across the surface with the point of a small knife.

2. Grill the bread on both sides over charcoal or wood embers (or under the grill) to crisp through and  place them on a dish.

3. Cut the garlic cloves in half and rub the cut sides over the top of each piece of toast.

4. Scatter the chopped tomatoes over the toast.

5. Drizzle about 1 ts oil over each one and sprinkle over a little salt, plenty of pepper and the fennel seeds.

Bon apeti :)