Crostini Can Burro Di Acciughe (Crostini With Anchovy Butter) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 tablespoons sweet butter
16 anchovies packed in oil, drained
14 slices tuscan bread, thin slices, toasted if desired
capers (to garnish) (optional)

Preparation

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.