Garlic Bread

Assemble these supplies:

• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil, or 1 teaspoon dried
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 loaf French or Italian bread, white or whole wheat

Steps in preparation:

1. Preheat broiler.
2. Peel garlic and mince finely.
3. In small bowl, mash together butter, garlic, basil, oregano, and pepper until thoroughly combined.
4. Halve bread lengthwise and spread cut sides with but­ter mixture. Place on cookie sheet, buttered sides up.
5. Broil bread until butter is brown and bubbly and bread is lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.