Garlic Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Mince and mash garlic to a paste with salt using rounded end of a heavy knife.
3. 3
   Stir together butter, oil, and garlic paste in a bowl until smooth, then stir in parsley.
4. 4
   Without cutting completely through bottom, cut bread diagonally into 1-inch thick slices with a serrated knife, then spread garlic butter between slices,
5. 5
   Wrap loaf in foil and bake in middle of oven 15 minutes.
6. 6
   Open foil and bake 5 minutes more.
7. 7
   Cook's note: Bread can be spread with garlic butter 8 hours ahead and chilled, wrapped in foil.
8. 8
   Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before baking.
9. 9
   For a brighter flavor, you can substitute 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil for 1 tablespoon of parsley.