crostini recipe

Everyone likes a good aperitif, one that is tasty and easy to make. Therefore, today we bring a wonderful crostini recipe.

This appetizer of Italian origin is very popular and consists of small slices of toasted or baked bread, which is usually served with accompanying sauces. The result is a crispy and well-seasoned snack, which is not only very tasty but also very easy to make. Therefore, you can make crostini to welcome friends home for that social event or serve as an afternoon snack.

Anyway, Preparation time is just 30 minutes plus 1 hour for the dough to rest. This recipe yields 500 grams of crostini.

Take the opportunity to also check out our recipe for stuffed crispy baskets.

crostini recipe

Dough ingredients

• 1/2 kilo of wheat flour (know the types of wheat flour)
• 15 grams of organic yeast
• 10 grams of salt
• 50 ml oil or olive oil
• 275 ml ice water

For the seasoning

• 100 ml olive oil
• 3 level spoons of oregano
• 1 level spoon of salt
• 1 spoon of turmeric (check out the benefits of turmeric)
• 1 spoon of spicy paprika
• 100 grams of grated Parmesan cheese for sprinkling

Preparation mode

1. First, take a large bowl and add the olive oil, oregano, salt, turmeric and hot paprika. Mix everything very well and reserve the seasoning for our crostini.
2. Then we will take another bowl and add the wheat flour and salt and mix well.
3. Also add the olive oil, yeast and half the water.
4. Mix well and add the rest of the water little by little.
5. So, when you can’t use a spoon, use your hands. Transfer the dough to a straight, smooth surface and knead the dough until it is smooth and homogeneous. That is, until it no longer sticks to your hands.
6. Let the dough rest for about 10 minutes and then cover with plastic wrap and leave for another 1 hour.
7. After this time, divide the dough into 4 parts and roll each one out by hand and finish with a rolling pin until it is thin.
8. Place it on a baking tray, cut out the edges and use a fork to poke holes all over the dough.
9. Then, brush the seasoning sauce over the dough, sprinkle the grated Parmesan and bake for about 15 minutes.
10. Finally, just cut the pieces into triangles and enjoy.

Crostini preparation tips

• The secret to making your crostini delicious is to pay attention to the seasoning. If you want, you can innovate and add other spices of your choice.
• When baking the dough, the time can vary from 10 to 15 minutes. Therefore, it is good to pay attention.
• In fact, a great tip to know if they are ready is when you notice the golden edges.
• This appetizer should be served with a sauce of your choice. It even goes super well with the pesto sauce that we already teach here on the website.

So, what did you think of this recipe? Take the opportunity to also learn how to make caprese-style pastry.

Sources: Kitchen Paradise Recipes