Crostini with Black Truffle Butter
- 6 to 8 thick slices (about 5 by 3 inches) day-old semolina bread
- 1/2 ounce fresh black truffle, or 1/2-ounce jar whole black truffles
- 2 anchovy fillets
- 1 stick butter, at room temperature
- A minifood processor
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Lay the bread slices flat on a baking sheet, and toast them in the oven for 4 minutes, turn the slices over, and toast for another 4 minutes or so, until theyre light gold.
- Cool the toasts on a wire rack.
- If using a fresh truffle, brush it clean with a kitchen towel or vegetable brush.
- With a sharp vegetable peeler, shave off any tough bits from the exterior of the truffle (save these for sauces or other cooked dishes).
- Jarred truffles will be ready to use, without cleaning or trimming.
- Grate the truffle on the fine holes of a grater, reserving a small solid piece.
- Put the butter and anchovies in the minifood processor, and pulse until smooth.
- Fold in the grated truffle.
- Spread the butter on the cooled crostini.
- Grate the reserved piece of truffle over the crostini, giving each one a dusting of truffle.
- Serve immediately.
bread, fresh black truffle, anchovy, butter, processor
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/crostini-with-black-truffle-butter-372313 (may not work)