Perfect Crostini

Crostini are fairly simple to make, yet I’m amazed by how often I come across sub-par examples of them. Every good cook should know how to make this most basic of kitchen staples, so here I give you the simple guidelines to make simply perfect crostini based on a method I’ve developed over years of catering gigs and thousands, possibly millions, of batches of crostini.

The most important thing is to start with the right loaf. Look for a rustic baguette that has a fairly fine crumb a