* About 2 cups packed torn sourdough (or ciabatta) bread pieces * 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided * 6 white or red (or a combination of the two) heads of endive, root ends trimmed off, and sliced lengthwise in half * 1 tbsp
butter, preferably organic and pastured * 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, plus a few sprigs for scattering
over the finished dish * Small handful of fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish (optional) * About 10 (feel free to use a few more if they are very small and you love them) anchovy
fillets (optional) * Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper