San Fran-Caesar with Sour Dough Croutons

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. 2
   Heat garlic and oil over low heat and melt butter into the oil.
3. 3
   Place the bread in a large bowl and toss with garlic oil and butter. Season with pepper, Parmesan and thyme.
4. 4
   Spread croutons evenly on a baking sheet and bake until crisp and golden, 15 minutes.
5. 5
   In the bowl you made the croutons in, combine garlic, lemon juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce and mustard.
6. 6
   Whisk in extra-virgin olive oil while mixing the dressing.
7. 7
   Remove croutons and let cool. When you are ready to serve, add lettuce to the dressing in the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
8. 8
   Add cheese, salt and pepper, croutons. Toss again. Adjust seasonings and serve, with or without anchovies.