Ingredients

1 1-inch-thick slice rustic bread, crust removed

2/3 cup hazelnuts, skinned, plus more chopped, for garnish

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tablespoon lemon juice

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Soak bread in water for 5 minutes, then remove and squeeze out excess.

Transfer to a food processor with hazelnuts and pulse until finely chopped. Add garlic, lemon juice, oil, and 6 tablespoons water and pulse until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with hazelnuts.