Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 6

　　six 1/2-inch-thick slices from a loaf of olive bread or other rustic bread

　　1 garlic clove if desired

　　extra-virgin olive oil for brushing toasts

　　

Step 1

Prepare grill or heat a ridged grill pan over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.

　　

Step 2

Grill bread in batches on a rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals or in hot grill pan until golden with dark grill marks, about 1 minute on each side. Lightly rub 1 side of each toast with garlic. Brush same side of each toast with oil and season with salt.

　　

Step 3

Cut toasts into serving pieces if desired.