Toasted Garlic Butter And Herb Bread

Ingredients

1 stick unsalted butter, softened

3 cloves garlic, minced (1 tablespoon)

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Pinch of red-pepper flakes (optional)

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

4 mini baguettes, hoagies, or ciabatta rolls, split; or 1 large baguette or ciabatta, sliced on the bias into 1-inch-thick pieces

Preparation

Preheat broiler, with rack 6 to 8 inches below element. In a bowl, stir together butter, garlic, herbs, and red pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper. Broil bread on a rimmed baking sheet lined with a wire rack, split side up, until lightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes.

Divide butter mixture among toasts, spreading evenly to edges. Broil until crisp and golden brown in places and butter is sizzling, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve warm.