Grilled Bread with Catalan Butter
- 6 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 2 hard-boiled large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, 1 tablespoon oil reserved
- 8 drained pimiento-stuffed green olives, finely chopped
- 4 canned anchovy fillets, drained, finely chopped
- 4 teaspoons drained capers
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 2 cups hickory smoke chips, soaked in water 30 minutes, drained
- 12 1/2-inch-thick crusty country-style bread slices (each about 4 x 3 inches)
- Mash butter and yolks in medium bowl to form paste.
- Mix in sun-dried tomatoes, reserved 1 tablespoon oil and next 6 ingredients.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- (Can be made 1 week ahead.
- Cover and freeze.
- Bring to room temperature before continuing.)
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
- Place smoke chips in 8 x 6-inch foil packet with open top.
- Set atop coals 5 minutes before grilling bread.
- Grill bread until toasted, about 2 minutes per side.
- Spread butter mixture over hot bread.
- Transfer to platter and serve.
butter, egg yolks, drained oil, green olives, anchovy, capers, fresh rosemary, lemon juice, red pepper, hickory smoke chips, crusty country
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/grilled-bread-with-catalan-butter-5477 (may not work)