Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Step 5

Slice the baguette diagonally into

Step 6

¼-inch-thick slices. Depending on the size of the baguette, you should get 20

Step 7

to 25 slices.

Step 33

Lay the slices in one layer on a

Step 34

baking sheet, brush each with olive oil, and sprinkle generously with salt and

Step 35

pepper. Bake the toasts for 15 to 20 minutes, until they are browned and

Step 36

crisp. As soon as they are cool enough to handle, rub one side of the toasts

Step 37

with the cut side of the garlic. Serve at room temperature.