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Let it soak for about 5 minutes until the bread is completely soft.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the bread crumbs","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a food processor or mortar, combine the walnuts, pine nuts, peeled garlic clove, and the soaked bread (lightly squeezed to remove excess milk).","group":"Blending","title":"Combine the walnuts, pine nuts, peeled garlic clove, and the soaked bread","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Blending"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the grated Parmesan cheese and pulse a few times. While the motor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until a smooth, thick paste forms.","group":"Emulsion","title":"Add the grated Parmesan cheese and pulse a few times","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Emulsion"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Season with a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust. 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