Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Position the oven racks so that the top rack is in the center of the oven or, if you are tripling the recipe, position the oven racks so they are evenly spaced, with the second rack in the center of the oven.
2. 2
   Preheat the oven to convection roast at 500F.
3. 3
   Split the bread in half lengthwise as the oven preheats.
4. 4
   Combine the olive oil and garlic and brush the mixture on the cut sides of the bread.
5. 5
   Sprinkle with the Parmesan.
6. 6
   Place the bread directly on the center rack, cut sides up, and roast for 5 minutes, until lightly toasted.
7. 7
   Transfer the bread to a cutting board and cut into 2-inch slices.
8. 8
   Serve warm.