Pan con tomate — also called pa amb tomàquet in Catalan or simply pan tomate — is Spain’s most iconic tomato bread. If you’ve ever traveled to Barcelona, you’ve likely had it as part of a tapas spread with cava, olives, and jamón. This recipe shows you step by step how to recreate authentic pan con tomate at home using just 5 ingredients: ripe tomatoes, rustic bread, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and flaky sea salt.
10 minutesmins
10 minutesmins
20 minutesmins
12pieces
Calories: 2kcal
Ingredients
1ripe tomatoes
1loaf of rustic crusty breadlike a baguette or country loaf
Grate the tomatoes on the coarse side of a box grater, discarding the skins.
Season the tomatoe pul with a pinch of salt and a small gulp of olive oil. Set the tomato pulp aside in a bowl.
Slice the bread thickly, drizzel with olive oil, toast the slices until they are golden brown and crispy.
Peel the garlic clove and rub with it the toasted bread slices.
Spoon the grated tomato pulp onto the toasted bread slices.
Finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt on each slice. Serve immediately while the bread is still warm.
Notes
Toasting Bread in the Oven
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy. You may need to flip the slices halfway through for even toasting.
Toasting Bread in the Air Fryer
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 3 minutes. Place the bread slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Make sure not to overcrowd the basket. Air fry the bread slices for about 3-5 minutes. Check them halfway through and flip if necessary. The bread should be golden brown and crispy.