Roasted slice of bread rubbed with garlic and topped with extra-virgin olive oil,
salt and pepper. Variations
may include toppings of spicy red pepper, tomato, vegetables, beans, cured meat, or cheese; the most popular recipe outside
of Italy involves basil, fresh tomato, garlic and onion or mozzarella. Bruschetta is usually served as a snack or appetizer. In some countries, a topping of chopped tomato,
olive oil and herbs is sold as Bruschetta In
Tuscany it is called fettunta and it is usually served without toppings, especially in November, to taste the very
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