Food & Cooking Recipes Appetizers Finger Food Recipes Simple Crostini 3.2 (455) 3 Reviews 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 October 30, 2022 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 30 mins Yield: 60 Crostini couldn't be simpler to make or more versatile to use. Meaning "toasts" in Italian, they are the perfect base for your pick of toppings. All you need is a loaf of white bread, such as a simple Italian loaf or a baguette. Slice it evenly, brush with a little olive oil on both sides, and toast just enough to crisp, not darken, the slices. Pair with one (or more) of our favorite toppings for your next party. Ingredients 1 baguette (8 to 10 ounces), sliced ¼ inch thick (about 60 slices) ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Toppings White-Bean and Caper Crostini Tomato-Basil Crostini Artichoke-Dill Crostini Salami-Ricotta Crostini Pesto-Bocconcini Crostini Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Crostini Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Crostini Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange baguette slices on two large rimmed baking sheets; brush both sides with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until golden, 15 to 20 minutes (if undersides are not browning, turn crostini over once during baking). Let cool on baking sheets. Top crostini with desired toppings, and serve. Victoria Pearson Cook's Notes To plan ahead for a party, bake the crostini toasts up to a week in advance, and top just before serving. To store, keep at room temperature in a resealable plastic bag, up to 1 week. Variations For an extra layer of flavor, use a garlic- or herb-infused oil. Rate it Print