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Herb-Buttered French Bread

3.0

(3)

Serve this with chicken salad.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 20

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons drained capers
3/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper
3 French bread baguettes, halved lengthwise

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Chop basil in processor. Add butter, capers, salt and generous amount of pepper and process until well combined. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring butter mixture to room temperature before using.)

    Step 2

    Preheat oven to 500°F. Arrange bread cut side up on cookie sheets. Bake until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Spread cut surfaces with basil butter. Cut crosswise and serve.

TagsBreadBakingQuick & EasyBasilHerbs & SpicesSummerBon Appétit
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