True Original Caesar Salad

Bergy's Note:

This, I am told, is the original Caesar salad by Chef Alex-Caesar Cardini - Caesars have sure changed a lot

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 10 leaves romaine lettuce , washed and refrigerate to crisp
• 6 slices French bread , 1/2 inch thick
• ¼ cup virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic , crushed
• 6 anchovy fillets
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
• salt & pepper

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Put bread on an ungreased baking sheet, bake until crisp, 30 minutes.
3. Baste bread with 1 1/2 tbsp of olive oil.
4. return to oven to brown 15 minutes.
5. Crush together the garlic and anchovy filets,gradually add 1 tbsp of oil.
6. Spread this mixture on the toasted bread& cut into cubes, set aside.
7. Cover the egg in boiling water and cook for 1 minute only.
8. Tear the lettuces leaves into a salad bowl,worcestershire sauce and any remaining oil In the last minute toss in the bread crumbs and the parmesan cheese.
9. Toss and serve- do not let the croutons get soggy.