Herbed Garlic Bread - Tyler Florence

Ingredients

• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pinch kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• kosher salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1 lb crusty baguette, 1 loaf

Directions

1. 1

   On your cutting board, sprinkle garlic with salt and olive oil. Using the flat side of a chef's knife, smear garlic against the cutting board. Scrape back together into a small pile, and repeat until garlic forms a smooth paste. (Or, do this in a mortar and pestle.).

2. 2

   Stir garlic, parsley and basil into butter. Season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Cut off ends of baguette. Slice horizontally. Smear both cut surfaces generously with herbed butter. Place on foil-lined baking sheet. Bake in preheated 350°F oven 10-15 minutes until butter is melted, bread is hot, and edges are crispy.