- Bread Slicer: Essential for evenly slicing crostini bread to ensure consistent thickness for an appealing presentation.
- Kitchen Shears: Useful for cutting prosciutto and figs into desired shapes, or opening jars like honey if needed.
- Digital Kitchen Scale: Perfect for weighing ingredients precisely, ensuring the balance of flavors in your crostini mix. (Note: While not essential, it enhances precision.)
- Microplane Zester: Great for zesting fresh mint leaves to add a burst of flavor without the fibrous bits.
- Hand Mixer: Though optional, can be used to quickly whisk together ingredients like garlic butter or to mix dressings.
- Microwave: For quick reheating if any component needs it. However, traditional oven or stovetop methods are preferred for Crostini preparation.
1 loaf of ciabatta bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 large clove of garlic, peeled and cut in half
Good-quality extra virgin olive oil
6 large ripe figs
12 slices of prosciutto
Small bunch of fresh mint
Extra virgin olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
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