1) Slice the bread on a bias about 1/2 inch thick. We need about 10-12 slices.Take 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and add salt and pepper (about 1/3 teaspoon each - as per taste).

2) Brush this on both sides of the bread.

3) Place these slices on a sheet pan and bake for about 3-4 minutes in a 400 degree preheated oven till golden brown. Once one side is done, turn over the crostini to the other side to crisp that as well.When the crostini are hot out the oven, rub a garlic clove on them.Chop the tomatoes.Chiffonade the basil and add to the tomatoes.

4) Add salt, pepper, olive oil and balsamic vinegar and let it rest for a few minutes.Put a generous amount of tomato on the crostini and serve.