1 long loaf Italian bread
2 cloves garlic (more or less to taste)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 tablespoon onion salt
1/2 tablespoon butter
1 pinch rosemary (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the oven's broiler.
- Add oil, black pepper, and onion salt to a small pot over low heat.
- Mince garlic cloves very fine and add to oil.
- Add butter to oil and stir until well mixed.
- Let the mixture stew over the heat for a few minutes to allow the garlic
flavor to permeate the oil.
- Slice bread lengthwise and place on broiling pan with the cut portion
facing up.
- (Optional) Use a toothpick to poke small holes into the top of the bread.
Puncture about halfway down. The oil will spread more evenly into the bread
this way.
- Spoon out the oil and garlic mixture onto the bread. Be sure to evenly
distribute the garlic and allow time for the oil to seep into the bread.
- Broil the bread for approximately 5 minutes or until the edges are golden
brown.
- Optionally, crush a pinch of rosemary over the bread to add a flavorful
hint and some color.
