Broccoflower and Toasted Country Bread with Bagna C

Name: Broccoflower and Toasted Country Bread with Bagna Cauda
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head broccoflower, leaves and tough stems discarded; Coarse salt; 1 loaf country bread, sliced 1 inch thick; Bagna Cauda (recipe follows); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped; 1/2 3-ounce tin anchovy fillets, drained and roughly chopped; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon milk; (makes about 1 1/4 cups)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 450F.
2
Prepare an ice bath; set aside.
3
Fill a stockpot with 1 inch water, and bring to a boil.
4
Place the broccoflower in a steamer insert; sprinkle with salt.
5
Cover tightly, and steam until just tender when pierced with a paring knife, about 10 minutes.
6
Transfer to the ice bath; drain, and pat dry.
7
Arrange the slices of bread on a baking sheet; toast until the edges are brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
8
Turn; toast until the edges of the other side are brown, about 3 minutes.
9
Serve with bagna cauda and broccoflower.
10
Melt the butter in a small saute pan over medium-low heat.
11
Add the garlic, and cook until softened but not browned, 1 to 2 minutes.
12
Add the anchovies and oil, and reduce heat to low.
13
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is softened and lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
14
Remove from heat; let cool slightly.
15
Transfer the mixture to the jar of a blender, and add the milk; puree until thick and smooth, about 2 minutes.
16
Transfer to an airtight container, and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve, preferably overnight and up to 4 days.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head broccoflower, leaves and tough stems discarded, Coarse salt, 1 loaf country bread, sliced 1 inch thick, Bagna Cauda (recipe follows), and more.

Yes, Broccoflower and Toasted Country Bread with Bagna Cauda falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Broccoflower and Toasted Country Bread with Bagna Cauda

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