Ingredients

* 4 slices of thick-crusted Italian country bread  approximately 3/8 inch  (1 cm) thick

* 1 clove of garlic, peeled

* whole small dry red peppers, spicy (optional)

* extra-virgin olive oil

* salt

Method

Preheat an oven, broiler, or toaster, or light up a charcoal fire.

Grill the bread on both sides until golden brown.

Lightly rub the garlic on the surface of the bread.

Pour a thin stream of olive oil on the bread, and sprinkle with salt.

Serve while still warm.

Cooks Comments and Tips

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