Grilled bread with olive oil

Such an easy accompaniment or it’s great as a lazy pre-dinner snack on a cold day, with some antipasto and a nice wine.

Ingredients
1 loaf of heavy bread, like a white sourdough
Good quality extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove
Freshly ground salt

Instructions
Preheat a hot grill.

Cut 1.5cm slices from the bread, two or 3 slices per person. Brush one side with olive oil and then rub with the garlic and sprinkle with salt and place under the grill. I’m using the award winning Pukara Estate (in the upper Hunter Valley) Robust Premium Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil here. Remove the bread when crisp but not too brown.

Turn each slice repeat the oil, garlic and salt (what a classic combination) and place back under the grill.

Remove when crisp and serve.

Variations
Add more or less garlic to taste. I often just use the olive oil and salt. Pepper, rosemary or other herbs are also nice and you can match it with your meal.