Recipe for cooking catalan tomato bread

Recipes from Spain and Portugal :: Spanish and Portuguese Breads

1 (1 lb.) loaf French or Italian bread
1 or 2 large cloves garlic, peeled
2 to 3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 (1/2 pound) ripe tomato, rinsed

Slice loaf in half horizontally. Set halves, cut side upon a 15 x 12-in. baking sheet. Broil about 4in. from heat until toasted, about 2 mins. If crust side is soft, turn over and toast 1 to 2 mins. longer.

Cut garlic clove in half. Rub cloves over cut surface of brad. Brush or drizzle bread with oil. Cut tomato in half horizontally; rub cut sides over toast, squeezing slightly to release juices.

Cut bread into 1 1/2-in. wide wedges.