Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        ***BREAD***
   1                    loaf          italian bread -- or french bread
                        -- (6-oz)
   1      tablespoon    olive oil
                        ***TOPPING***
   2                    plum tomatoes -- minced or
   1                    salad tomato
   3                    garlic cloves -- minced
   2      teaspoons     minced basil
   1      teaspoon      minced thyme
   2      teaspoons     olive oil

Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut the bread into 6 even slices. Brush each slice with olive oil and place onto a cookie sheet. To prepare the topping, combine all ingredients. Place the bread in the oven and toast for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the bread from the oven and spread a teaspoon of topping over each slice. Serve immediately.