Herbed Garlic Bread

By learen

Ingredients

• 1 stick butter (1/2 cup), at room temperature
• 2 garlic cloves, mashed to a paste with a pinch of salt and extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 loaf crusty baguette
• Extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

For the bread, stir together the butter, mashed garlic, and herbs in a small

bowl and season with salt and pepper. Tear open the loaf of bread

lengthwise, spread the herb-garlic mixture over both halves and sprinkle with a little olive oil. Bake for 15 minutes.