Crostini - toasted bread for toppings and dunking

“Crostini” means “little crusts” (ie. “little toasts”) in Italian and that’s exactly what they are: Thin, small slices of bread, brushed with olive oil, sprinkled with salt, toasted until crisp and then piled with toppings or used for for dunking.Rubbing with garlic is optional - but it really does add that special touch!See in post for ideas for toppings and other dishes ideal for serving with crostini.