Food & Cooking Recipes Appetizers Finger Food Recipes Basic Crostini Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 29, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 60 toasts Replace crackers with these homemade crostinis, and serve with soups, salads, or your favorite toppings. Ingredients 1 baguette (about 10 ounces), thinly sliced on the diagonal about ¼ inch thick 6 tablespoons olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush both sides of bread slices with oil. Arrange slices on 2 baking sheets; season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bake until slightly dry on top, about 6 minutes. Flip slices, and continue baking until crisp and golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes more. Let cool. Variations After flipping the bread slices (in step 2), sprinkle tops evenly with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Rate it Print