Cut the bread into ½-inch-thick slices. On each slice, spread butter generously, then top with an anchovy fillet.

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Or make sandwiches filled with Italian meats, cheese and tomatoes. Ciabatta bread also works well in toasted or grilled sandwiches (known as 'panini' in Britain).