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Place your 1/2 cup of olive oil in a pan so that you have a depth of around 1/4- 1/2 inch of oil.
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Turn burner to med-low, and wait for oil to heat.
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Turn your oven to 400F.
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While you are waiting, slice your bread into 1/2-3/4 inch thick slices.
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Put aside.
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Cube your tomatoes, add all the herbs, the Parmesan cheese, splash of oil, and the garlic.
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mix completely, and put aside.
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By now, your oil should be hot enough.
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Drop a small crumb of bread in to test.
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Oil should bubble fast immediately.
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If it does, you may also notice that the surface of the oil seems to shimmer a bit.
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This means it's hot.
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Line a baking sheet with paper towelling, and place close to the stove for drainage.
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Using kitchen tongs, place a slice (or two if the pan is large enough) into the hot oil.
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Turn it once to fry second side.
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Fry until it seems golden on both sides, then place to drain on paper towel.
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Repeat with all the bread.
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If the oil starts to smoke, turn the burner down, and wait about five minutes for the oil to cool a wee bit.
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Once all the bread is done (about ten minutes hopefully), take the paper towel away, and line the pieces on your cooking sheet.
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Top each slice of bread with a heap of tomato mixture, and a sprinkle of mozza and parmesan cheeses.
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Place cooking sheet in the oven to melt the cheese, (about 5-10 minutes), and serve immediately.
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This will make you want to eat nothing but fried bread and tomatoes for the rest of your life.
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Really impresses friends too.
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:D.
