Italian Bruschetta

Photo: flickr user avlxyz

Ingredients

1 non sourdough baguette - (abt 1 1/2 lbs)

1 pound butter softened

2 tablespoons freshly-chopped garlic

1 pch fresh basil

Salt to taste

Freshly-ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

Combine the butter with garlic, basil, salt and pepper. Remove ends from bread (approximately 1/4 inch); slice into 3/4-inch thick slices along the bias.

Spread approximately 6 ounces of the garlic butter on the bottom of a full sheet tray. Place slices of bread on the sheet and spread on top of each approximately 1/2 tablespoon of the garlic butter.

Bake at 500 degrees in a pre heated oven till golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.