Garlic bread in a bag

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1largeGarlic clove(s), minced
2tablespoonsSalted butter, softened (or use unsalted butter and a large pinch of salt)
1Loaf of Italian bread halved lengthwise
2tablespoonsParmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 450F. In a small bowl, blend the garlic with the butter. Spread each bread half with 1 tbs of the garlic butter and sprinkle with 1 tbs Parmesan cheese. Sandwich bread halves together and put the loaf in a paper bag. Fold the top closed and bake in the center of the oven for about 8 minutes, or until the bag darkens slightly and the bread feels crisp when pressed through the bag.

Food and Wine June 1995

Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 06-09-95