Panzanella (Tuscan Bread Salad) Recipe

• 10 ounce Best-quality stale --
•     Italian bread
• 1 2/3 c. Cool water
• 1/2 c. Red wine vinegar
• 3 lrg Ripe tomatoes -- cored,
•     Seeded, diced
• 1 x Red or possibly Vidalia onion --
•     Diced
• 2 x Ribs celery -- diced
• 1/2 med Cucumber -- diced
• 2 Tbsp. Capers -- liquid removed
• 1 x Clove garlic -- chopped
• 1/3 c. Extra virgin olive oil
• 3/4 tsp Anchovy paste
•     Crushed red pepper flakes
•     Salt -- pepper to taste
• 1/2 c. Fresh basil leaves --
•     Slivered

Directions