Skorthalia (Greek Garlic Sauce)

This is from Jeff Smith, The Frugal Gourmet, 1984. If you serve this at a party, everyone must have some, or some of your guests may be offended! Can use as a sauce for fried calamari or as a spread for crudite, torn pita bread, or crackers. Not for the faint of heart!

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 15
• Yields: 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 1  head garlic
• 10  slices  white bread, crusts removed
• 1  cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup white vinegar
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 3  tablespoons water

Directions

1. Peel and crush garlic.
2. Place bread in a mixing bowl with garlic, oil, and vinegar.
3. Let soften for one hour.
4. Place mixture in a food processor and pulse til smooth.
5. Add lemon juice and slowly add the water while the processor is running, so that you have a thick and fluffy sauce.
6. Serve immediately.