Ingredients

　　1 baguette, thinly sliced diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick pieces

　　6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

　　Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

　　Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush both sides of baguette slices with oil, dividing evenly. Arrange slices on two baking sheets; season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bake, flipping once halfway through, until crisp and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Crostini can be stored up to 1 week at room temperature in an airtight container.

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