Garlic Bread

INGREDIENTS

• 1-2 loaves of Italian or French loaf
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 or more large cloves of garlic, smashed and minced
• 1 heaping tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

STEPS

1.Preheat oven to 350F.

2. Cut the bread in half,horizontally.Mix the butter,garlic and parsley together in a small bowl.Spread butter mixture over the two bread halves.Place on a sturdy baking pan (one that can handle high temperatures,not a cookie sheet) and heat in the oven for 10 minutes.

3. Remove pan from oven.Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over bread if you want.Return to oven on the highest rack.Broil on high heat for 2-3 minutes until the edges of the bread begin to toast and the cheese (if you are using cheese) bubbles. Watch very carefully while broiling.The bread can easily go from un-toasted to burnt.

4. Serve immediately.