3 tb Butter
3 tb Minced garlic
3 tb Olive oil
2 tb Chopped fresh rosemary OR
2 ts Dried rosemary
1 8-oz loaf French bread
-(about 20 inches long),
-cut in half lengthwise
2 tb Chopped fresh parsley
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.
Yields
6 servings