Yield: 1 servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1½ cup | Fresh basil leaves |
| ¾ cup | Butter; room temperature (1 |
| \N \N | ; 1/2 sticks) |
| 2 tablespoons | Drained capers |
| ¾ teaspoon | Salt |
| \N \N | Freshly ground pepper |
| 3 \N | French bread baguettes; halved lengthwise |
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 500F. 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.
Serves 20.
Bon Appetit June 1990
Converted by MC_Buster.
NOTES : Serve this with chicken salad.
Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.