Step #2 Put the bread on a baking sheet & brush both sides with the oil.
Step #3 Sprinkle top with the salt.
Step #4 Broil, turning once, until the bread is brown on the outside but still slightly soft in the center, about 3 mins.
Step #5 Alternatively (and more traditionally), grill the bread.
Step #6 Cut each slice of bread into quarters.
Step #7 Variations: Bruschetta can be topped with endless combinations of ingredients.
Step #8 Some of our favorites to try:: * Chopped tomato & basil: * Diced roasted bell peppers with crumbled goat cheese: * Drained canned tuna & capers: * Strips of Parmigiano-Reggiano: * A split garlic clove rubbed over the toast, followed by a generous drizzle of olive oil.