garlic bread

original recipe courtesy ina garten, 2006

6 large garlic cloves, pressed through garlic press
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper (approximately 3 full grinds)
1/2 cup good olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 loaf ciabatta bread
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

place the garlic through garlic press.

chop the parsley and basil, adding the oregano, salt and pepper to this mix.

heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan on low-mid heat and add the garlic. saute the garlic, being careful not to burn the garlic, add dry herbs mixture and saute for another 30 seconds. remove the pan from the heat.

slice the ciabatta bread in half horizontally. spread the garlic mixture on each half of the bread, and put the halves together. wrap the bread in aluminum foil.

place the bread in the oven and bake for 5 minutes. open the foil, and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes.

optional : can also add freshly grated parmesan cheese after putting garlic-herb mixture on each loaf.