Crostini with Salted European-Style Butter, Smoked Sardines, and Pepper Cress

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   Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Place the bread slices on a baking sheet, brush the tops with olive oil, and bake them for 15 to 20 minutes, until theyre lightly toasted and golden brown.

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   (You can also toast the bread in a toaster, but without the oil.

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   Then brush the toast with oil after theyre done.)

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   Rub the oiled side of the crostini with the garlic and set them on your work surface, oiled side up.

6. 6

   Spread about 2 teaspoons of butter in an uneven layer on each crostino, leaving the edges of the bread visible.

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   Scatter the onion slices over the butter, dividing them evenly, lay 1 sardine on each, and top with the cress and a few grains of sea salt.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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