Italian Bread Basket

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 degree F.
2. 2
   Cut a 3/4 slice from top of bread.
3. 3
   Scoop out inside of bread with a fork to form basket, leaving 1-inch bread on all sides and bottom of loaf.
4. 4
   Put loaf on foil in shallow baking pan.
5. 5
   Brush top, sides and inside of bread with melted butter.
6. 6
   Sprinkle parmesan cheese all over the loaf, coating sides evenly.
7. 7
   Bake for 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Serve warm.