Ingredients
16ozbread loaf,like focaccia, pane rustico, pugliese, or any rustic bread
3tbspolive oil
1garlic clove,cut in half
10ozfresh mozzarella,thinly sliced
6ripe tomatoes,sliced
⅓cupbasil leaves,thinly sliced
3tbspbalsamic glaze
coarse salt and pepper,to taste
Preparation
Preheat the broiler.
Split the loaf of bread lengthwise.
Brush each half of the bread with the olive oil, then rub the cut side of the garlic all over each half of the bread.
Cover the surface of each half of the bread with the mozzarella.
Place the bread on a sheet pan.
Broil for 4 to 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Remove from the oven.
Place the sliced tomatoes on top of the mozzarella layer.
Sprinkle the basil, salt and pepper on top of the tomatoes.
Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the top of the bread.
Serve, and enjoy!
