Herb-Buttered French Bread

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 3/4 cup butter - (1 1/2 sticks) room temperature
• 2 tablespoons drained capers
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
• 3 French bread baguettes halved lengthwise

Details

Servings 20

Preparation

Step 1

Chop basil in processor. Add butter, capers, salt and generous amount of pepper and process until well combined. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring butter mixture to room temperature before using.)

Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Arrange bread cut-side up on cookie sheets. Bake until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Spread cut surfaces with basil butter. Cut crosswise and serve.

This recipe yields 20 pieces.