Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- One large loaf unsliced French bread (regular or sourdough)
- 5 to 6 cloves garlic, peeled (or to taste)
- 1/2 lb. butter, in 2 tbsp. pieces
- 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh herbs (parsley, basil, thyme, oregano, marjoram, your choice)
- Sharp bread knife
- Spatula
- Food processor with metal blade
- Foil to wrap entire loaf completely
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Start food processor running. Drop garlic cloves through the feed tube one at a time, with the motor still running. Once garlic is completely chopped, turn off motor and remove lid.
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Step 2
Add butter, olive oil, pepper and herbs. Replace lid. Process in short bursts until mixture is combined. Remove lid and scrape down sides with spatula.
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Step 3
Continue processing until mixture is light and fluffy and thoroughly combined.
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Step 4
Slice bread in two halves lengthwise. Spread each half with half the butter mixture, then reassemble loaf. Wrap thoroughly in foil.
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Step 5
Place garlic loaf in oven for 10 minutes. Turn loaf over and bake for another ten minutes. Remove from oven, slice foil open and slice bread to serve.
