Herbed Garlic Bread

By DigitalChef

Ingredients

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

Details

Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Stir together the butter, mashed garlic, and herbs in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. Cut 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.