1 baguette
4-5 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
a knob of butter (a knob is about the size of a walnut so I decided that was about 3 Tbsp butter)
1 - 2 Tbsp cognac or vodka
1 -2 clove garlic, crushed
Sea salt
Fresh ground black pepper
Slice in to 1/2 inch thick pieces and lay out on a baking sheet
In a bowl, combine olive oil, butter, garlic and cognac. Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, so that the flavor of the garlic is infused into the oil (the butter should be melted by then). Stir well.
Brush both sides of each baguette slice generously with the flavored oil.
Toast under the broiler for slightly over 1 minute, or when the sides start turning crusty and golden brown. Don't take your eyes off of them! The crostini should be soft, chewy and pliable in the center and crisp around the edges.
Take the baking sheet from the oven, sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.