This is from Margaret Fultons revised 1968 cookbook (a Christmas present from the DD - my original is rather dog eared and stained) in which she states "This is the authentic recipe made for me by the Cardini family in Mexico, the creataors of the caesar salad. Particular care was taken to lay the tender, elongated cos leaves all in the one direction." Times are estimated.
06Mash the anchovy fillets and garlic with the butter and spread over the bread slices.
07Place on a baking tray and bake until pale and gold and crisp.
08For the Dressing -.
09With the exception of the egg mix/whisk or put in a jar, seal and shake, all the ingredients together to make the dressing.
10Coddled egg -.
11Lower the egg into a small saucepan of simmering water and simmer for 1 minute, lift out with a slotted spoon.
12Arrange the crisp lettuce leaves in a bowl.
13Add the croutons and break in the coddled egg and add the dressing and turn the salad gently, until the dressing coats the lettuce leaves evenly.
14Serve as soon as possible after dressing (better immediately) - keeps o'kay but not the best. (haven't done myself but from family members that have).