Pan con tomate: a Spanish speciality

What is "pan con tomate"?

The typical 'bread with tomato' found in Barcelona may also be known as "Italian bruschetta". In fact, it it made from a slice of crusty bread, straight from the oven, which crushed tomatoes spread over the top, exactly like in Italy.

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But how is it made?

Personally, I recommend you don't use simple sandwich bread, but a slice from a real, fresh loaf. It wouldn't be typical to use a sandwich bread, or even the end of a loaf.

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A true 'pan con tomate' requires a slice of fresh bread with tomato (perfectly ripe) to crush on top! =)

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When would you use it?

The type of bread used in this appetiser is also used for other courses - for example, to accompany the traditional potato omelette which you will find in Barcelona, otherwise known as the tortilla de patate.

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