Fresh Herb And Garlic 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

Preparation:

• 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 F.
• 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.