Crostini Can Burro Di Acciughe Crostini With Anchovy Butter Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Brush the bread lightly with oil on one side and arrange on a baking sheet. Bake until lightly dried out, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the olives, basil, parsley, oil, lemon juice, anchovy fillets, garlic and bell pepper in a food processor and pulse until very finely chopped.
• Transfer to a small serving bowl and serve with the crostini.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Melt the butter in a heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add the anchovies and stir until they dissolve, about 3 minutes. Stir in the herbs, garlic, lemon zest, and crushed red pepper.
• Arrange the bread slices on a large baking sheet. Brush with the anchovy mixture. Sprinkle with the cheese. Bake until the cheese melts and the bread is golden, about 10 minutes. Cut the bread slices in halves and serve.

Steps:

• Place the butter in a bowl and mash it gently with a wood spoon for 15 minutes until it is soft and creamy.
• Place the anchovies in a second bowl and mash them into a paste.
• Incorporate the mashed anchovies into the butter, mix well until completely combined. There shouldn't be any anchovy chunks in the butter.
• Cover the bowl with foil and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Spread the butter on the crostini and place on a serving dish.
• Garnish with two capers in the center of each crostini if desired.