Crispy Sourdough Anchovy Bites

Ingredients

- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 8 anchovy fillets, packed in oil
- 1 tablespoon anchovy oil (from the anchovies)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Sourdough Bread
Slice the sourdough bread into four even pieces if not pre-sliced. Each slice should be about 1/2 inch thick for optimal crispness and texture.

2. Butter the Bread
Spread 1 tablespoon of softened unsalted butter uniformly on one side of each sourdough slice. Ensure the butter reaches every corner to prevent burning and promote even browning.

3. Arrange the Anchovies
Place two anchovy fillets on the non-buttered side of each slice. Space them evenly for consistent flavor distribution. Drizzle a portion of the reserved anchovy oil over the anchovies on each slice to enhance the umami flavor.

4. Preheat the Pan
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat for about 2 minutes to ensure an even cooking surface. You want the pan to be hot but not smoking.

5. Pan-Fry the Bread
Gently place the sourdough slices buttered-side down on the preheated pan. Cook for approximately 3 minutes, pressing lightly with a spatula to ensure the bread makes full contact with the pan. This will result in a golden, crispy texture.

6. Flip and Finish Cooking
Carefully flip the slices and allow the anchovy-side to heat through for an additional 2 minutes. This step is crucial to warming the anchovies and infusing their flavors into the bread.

7. Serve Immediately
Remove the sourdough anchovy bites from the pan and serve immediately for the best experience. The bites should be crispy on the outside with warm, flavorful anchovies inside.

Total Time

PT10M
10 minutes

Type of Dish

Midnight Snack

Keywords

sourdough, anchovy snack, pan-fried bread, midnight snack, crispy sourdough, quick snack, savory bites, easy snack, anchovy recipe, gourmet snack

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

860 calories

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