Crusty Garlic Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. Chopped fresh parsley
• 2 Tbsp. Chopped fresh thyme or 3 tsp. dried thyme
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• 2 tsp. chopped fresh marjoram or one-fourth tsp. dried marjoram
• one-half tsp. paprika
• 2 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• 2 small loaves Italian or French bread

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a small bowl, combine the garlic and oil. Mix well.

In another small bowl, combine parsley, thyme, marjoram and paprika. Add Parmesan; mix well.

Cut each loaf crosswise into diagonal slices, without cutting all the way through. Brush cut sides of slices with garlic oil. Sprinkle herb mixture between slices.

Wrap each loaf in foil; place on a baking sheet.

Bake until heated through, about 10-15 minutes. Unwrap the loaves and place them on a breadboard or in a basket.

Serve immediately.

For extra flavor: halve a clove of garlic. Split loaves lengthwise; rub cut sides of bread with cut sides of garlic. Brush with oil, sprinkle with herbs and bake.

By Trudy from Springfield, IL