posted by lake monster 07-08-103 5:32 PM
Four Seasons Bagna Cauda
Source/Sender : Philly News
3 tablespoons milk
3 large slices country bread, crusts removed
12 whole anchovies, rinsed, tails and backbones discarded
2 cloves garlic, mashed
Fresh ground black pepper
1 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
Raw vegetables, for dipping
Pour milk over bread slices in a bowl. Mash with fork, squeeze out excess liquid. Set aside.
In another bowl, mash anchovies, then mix in garlic and bread paste. Add pepper. Slowly beat in olive oil until sauce is smooth. In small saucepan, heat butter over low heat. Add mixture and heat while stirring, being careful not to let it smoke or burn. Pour into flameproof pot, and place over warmer. Serve hot with raw vegetables. Makes four servings.