Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°.

Step 2

Place bread on a baking sheet and place in the oven to lightly toast for about 5 minutes, or until slightly crisp on top and barely golden; remove from the oven.

Step 3

While still hot, lightly rub the garlic cloves over the surface.

Step 4

Then rub the tomato halves over the tops of the toasted bread.

Step 5

Sprinkle with salt and pepper and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil; serve immediately while still warm.