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Bagna Cauda
A delicious dipping sauce from the Italian Piedmont
~ Recipe courtesy of the kitchen of Giusi ~

Ingredients:

3 garlic cloves
250 grams of olive oil
2 to 3 dried anchovies
50 grams butter
milk


Mince the garlic cloves and then soak the garlic in milk. Dissolve the anchovies in the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Strain the garlic and add it to the anchovies and olive oil, discarding the milk. Continually stir the mixture while it simmers until the garlic and anchovies are completely dissolved and mixed with the oil. Serve with good Italian bread and fresh vegetables for dipping.

Serves 3-4.

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