Title: Herb-Buttered French Bread
Categories: June 1990
Yield: 1 servings

1 1/2 c Fresh basil leaves
3/4 c Butter; room temperature (1
; 1/2 sticks)
2 tb Drained capers
3/4 ts Salt
Freshly ground pepper
3 French bread baguettes;
-halved lengthwise

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.)

Preheat oven to 500F. 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.

Serves 20.

Bon Appetit June 1990

Converted by MC_Buster.

NOTES : Serve this with chicken salad.

Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.