Spanish Tomato Bread

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: Spanish

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 25

Servings: servings

Calories: 127kcal

Author: Lord Byron's Kitchen

Summer fresh tomatoes are peeled and mashed and spread onto warm, toasted bread that has been rubbed with whole garlic cloves. Seasoned with ground black pepper and flaked sea salt, and a splash of olive oil, Spanish Tomato Bread is a popular tapas bar recipe!

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Ingredients

1 baguette
4 large tomatoes, beefsteak, heirloom, or roma
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
ground black pepper
flaked sea salt
fresh basil leaves

Instructions

To peel the tomatoes, start by bringing a small pot of water to a full boil. Next, just slightly score the bottom of each tomato making an X with your knife.
Next, place a bowl of ice water in your sink.
Once the water comes to a full boil, carefully drop the tomatoes into the hot water for 30 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, remove the tomatoes and place them directly into the ice water. After just a minute, you can peel the skin off, placing the peeled tomatoes into a clean bowl.
Chop the tomatoes, removing and discarding the core. Use a fork to smash the tomatoes and set them aside.
Next, cut the baguette into three-inch lengths. Slice each length in half so that you have a top and a bottom slice. Place the bread in a single layer onto a large sheet pan. Put it under the broiler until lightly browned. Remove the bread from the oven and flip them over. Toast the second side as well.
While the bread is still warm, rub the surface of each slice with a raw clove of garlic. As you rub, the garlic clove wears down, depositing bits into the nooks and crannies of the bread. You can use as much or as little garlic as you wish, however, three cloves is sufficient for one whole baguette.
Top the bread with the smashed tomatoes. Just a thin layer is all you need. Next, season with ground black pepper and flaked sea salt. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with basil leaves. Serve immediately.

Notes

One serving is equal to 2 pieces.

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