Strawberry bruschetta 4/23/09

1 pound of fresh strawberries

3 tablespoons of granulated sugar

1 tablespoon of fresh mint

1 loaf of French bread

4 tablespoon of cinnamon sugar

1/2 stick of butter, melted

Core and slice the strawberries.  Chop mint leaves.  Sprinkle mint
and 3 tablespoons of sugar over the strawberries; toss and let sit for 30
minutes. 

Slice French bread in half long ways.  Brush with melted butter. 
Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.  Toast in an oven until crispy. 

Cut each half of bread into four pieces;  spread strawberries onto
each slice. 

Recipe serves four.