1 lg Garlic clove(s), minced
2 tb Salted butter, softened
-(or use unsalted butter
-and a large pinch of salt)
1 Loaf of Italian bread
-halved lengthwise
2 tb Parmesan cheese
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
Yields
4 servings