Crispy Italian Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°.
2. 2
   Cut bread in half lengthwise.
3. 3
   Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, combine olive oil or butter or margarine and bread crumbs.
5. 5
   Spread cut surfaces of bread with crumb mixture.
6. 6
   Switch oven to broil.
7. 7
   Broil bread 3 inches from heat source for one minute or until surface is bubbly and lightly browned.
8. 8
   Slice and serve immediately.
9. 9
   Makes 16 (2-inch) slices.