Radish, Bread, and Butter

A quick and easy appetizer or snack!

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch (approximately 2 dozen) small, firm, fresh radishes
• 8 slices best-quality dark or white bread, cut into quarters (get a whole loaf you can cut yourself)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• Coarse salt or sea salt

Preparation:

1. Wash (don’t peel) and trim radishes; set a dozen or so tender, fresh leaves aside. Place the washed whole radishes in a plastic container; fill container with enough water to cover the radishes, add 4 to 6 ice cubes, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2. Just before serving, thinly slice radishes into rounds.
3. Spread one side of each piece of bread generously with butter. Top with some chopped radish leaves and then cover with the slices of radishes. Serve, offering the salt at the last minute before eating