Name: Catalan Tomato Bread
Yield: Makes about 10 large toasts
Ingredients: 1 (8-inch) sourdough round or a 20-inch-long sourdough baguette; 2 large garlic cloves, halved crosswise; 3 to 4 ripe small tomatoes, halved crosswise; 3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Coarse salt to taste

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Catalan Tomato BreadRomulo Yanes

Pa Amb Tomàquet

Rustic and assertive, pa amb tomàquet is a quick and easy hors d'oeuvre or accompaniment, best grilled (and served) in batches.

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 30 min

Cooks' notes:

• Bread can be grilled in a hot lightly oiled well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat. • If your salt is very coarse, crush it using the flat side of a large heavy knife.

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