A great way to start a meal instead of plain bread. This Rustic Baguette with salty parmesan, tangy olives and silky olive oil will get the appetite going for the rest of the meal.
Bold flavours to get appetites going!
Ingredients
Serves:
- 3 each QBA Rustic Baguette White
- 60 g Garlic Bulb
- 200 mL Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 750 g Marinated Mixed Olives
- 250 g Shaved Parmesan
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 180° C
Step 2
Slice the root of the garlic bulb as close to the bottom as possible. Wrap in foil with 10ml of the oil, roast for 25-30 minutes or until tender.
Step 3
Once garlic has cooled slightly, squeeze the soft roasted cloves into a bowl, add 20mL of the oil and make a paste.
Step 4
Cut QBA Rustic Baguette lengthways and spread with the garlic paste.
Step 5
Bake for 8-10 minutes in the oven at 180° C or until crisp and golden.
Step 6
In a fry pan over a low heat, warm the olives in the remaining olive oil.
TO SERVE
Tear Baguette into large chunks and top with Parmesan shavings. Place warmed olives in a dish and serve on the side. Serve immediately.