Bread, butter, anchovies and capers: few ingredients, lots of taste! What it takes to pamper us with an aperitif
Usually for a appetizer home, or a starter, offer themselves gods Sandwich or some bruschetta. Another similar idea, but typical of a particular area of Italy, are i toasted croutons, slices of homemade bread topped with anchovies and capers.
They are easy and quick to make and their recipe originates in Abruzzo, more precisely from the province of Chieti. Below we explain the steps for Preparation and in the gallery we will tell you some curious anecdote and ideas for some tasty variations.
Crostini alla chietina: how to make them
Ingredients
To prepare the croutons for 4 people, you will need: 1 strand of homemade bread, 2 eggs, 8 anchovy fillets, 1 tablespoon of capers, butter, extra virgin olive oil and salt to taste.
Method
Cut the bread, making 8 slices, which you will give a triangular shape. Meanwhile, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt, dip each slice, wetting both sides. Heat abundant extra virgin olive oil in a pan and as soon as it is hot (but not steaming), fry the slices of bread, until golden brown. At this point, spread a layer of butter on each and finish with two anchovy fillets and a handful of capers.