Extra-special herbed garlic bread - bon appetit

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsButter
3tablespoonsMinced garlic
3tablespoonsOlive oil
2tablespoonsChopped fresh rosemary OR
2teaspoonsDried rosemary
18-oz loaf French bread (about 20 inches long), cut in half lengthwise
2tablespoonsChopped fresh parsley

Directions

Melt 3 T butter in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and saute until fragrant but not brown, about 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes. Stir in 3 T olive oil and rosemary. Season mixture to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.)

Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350'F. Line large baking sheet with foil. Arrange bread cut side up on prepared sheet.

Brush bread generously with butter mixture. Bake until hot and crisp, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle bread with parsley, cut into 2-inch thick slices and serve.

Bon Appetit/October/94 Scanned & edited by Di Pahl & <gg>