Garlic and Herb French Bread

Ingredients:
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup packed fresh herb leaves - i.e. parsley, basil, thyme, oregano, etc.
1 stick unsalted butter -- softened
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Cayenne
1 loaf italian or french bread

Directions:
In a food processor combine the garlic, herbs, butter, salt, pepper and cayenne to taste and process until smooth. Alternately, finely chop together the garlic and the herbs and then in a bowl mix together with the butter, salt, pepper and cayenne.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cut the bread every 1-1/2-inches along the entire length of the loaf. Spread each side of a slice with the butter mixture. Wrap loaf in aluminum foil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through. Unwrap bread, bake for 5 minutes to brown top. Serve bread warm.

Recipe makes four servings.