Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. Arrange the sliced baguette bread on a baking sheet.
  3. Brush with some of the olive oil.
  4. Sprinkle with salt.
  5. Bake until the bread is pale golden and crisp, about 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from the oven.
  7. Top each slice of bread with a slice of tomato and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  8. Top each slice of tomato with a slice of mozzarella and sprinkle with salt.
  9. Return the baking sheet to the oven until the cheese and tomato are warmed, about 5 minutes.
  10. Arrange the toasts on a serving platter.
  11. Top each toast with a basil leaf.
  12. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve.