Herbed peasant bread - bon appetit

2 servings;

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsMinced fresh herbs (such as chives, parsley, basil, marjoram and/or sage)
3tablespoonsOlive oil
4largesSlices dense crusty bread (about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick)
2tablespoonsFreshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Combine herbs and oil in small bowl. Let stand 15 minutes.

Preheat broiler. Place bread on baking sheet. Brush bread lightly with half of herb oil. Broil until bread is just beginning to color, watching closely so that bread doesn't burn, about 3 minutes. Turn bread over and brush with remaining herb oil, distributing herbs equally. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Broil until cheese topping is golden brown, watching closely so that bread doesn't burn, about 3 minutes.

Serve bread warm.

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