Ingredients

• 5 slices firm white sandwich bread, crusts removed, torn into pieces
• 5 large garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup sliced blanched almonds, ground fine in a food processor
• Salt
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. In a small bowl soak bread in 1/4 cup water 15 minutes and squeeze out excess water. Chop 5 garlic cloves and in a food processor puree with almonds, bread, and salt to taste until fluffy and very smooth. With motor running add oil in a slow stream, blending until sauce is emulsified and blend in lemon juice. Transfer dipping sauce to a small bowl.;