In the old days, bread was not as soft as it is now. To enjoy the full flavor, it was soaked in broth or juice. This is how the Italian mini crostini sandwiches appeared. In modern Italy, soft varieties of white bread are used for their preparation.
History of the recipe for mini crostini sandwiches
Crostini has its roots in a traditional Italian village. While the men worked in the fields, housewives prepared meals for the whole family. Tired of hard work, the workers were delighted to have a bite of fried bread soaked in broth and drink some wine.
The classic crostini is a fried slice of bread grated with a clove of garlic, drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper. This appetizer goes well with various types of drinks, especially if you add different types of fillings to fried bread.
How to prepare the filling for mini crostini sandwiches
There are many different recipes for making crostini filling. The basis for the preparation of the snack is a piece of bread fried on the grill, grated with garlic and soaked in olive oil. Further, just before serving, pre-prepared products, cut in a certain way, are laid out on the bread. This is done to prevent the toast from getting soaked and losing its airy properties.
There are no strict rules for the preparation of crostini filling. It can include any available ingredient. It can be different types of cheese, vegetables, herbs, spices and different types of meat and fish. Ingredients can be combined based on your personal tastes and preferences. When preparing a snack, do not overload it with various ingredients.
Crostini, as a representative of the Italian culinary tradition, delights people with his Mediterranean abundance and diversity. They can be successfully served as a unique dish at banquets and buffets. Not a single guest will be able to indifferently walk past the table, brightly decorated with these mini-sandwiches.
