Crusty Garlic Bread

2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp olive oil
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme or 2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp chopped fresh marjoram or 3/4 tsp dried marjoram
1/2 tsp paprika
2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
2 small loaves (4 oz. ea.) Italian or French bread

Preheat oven to 350 F. In a small bowl, combine the garlic and oil; mix
well. In another small bowl, combine parsley, thyme, marjoram, and
paprika. Add Parmesan; mix well. Cut each loaf cross wise into diagonal
slices, without cutting all the way through. brush cut sides of slices
with garlic oil. Sprinkle herb mixture between slices. Wrap each loaf in
foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake until heated through, about 10 to 15
min. Unwrap the loaves and place them on a breadboard or in a basket.
Serve immediately.

Freezer:
Follow the recipe through Step 2, but wrap each loaf in plastic wrap and
then in foil. Freeze for up to 1 month. To heat, preheat oven to 350 F.
Remove foil and plastic wrap from loaves; rewrap in foil. Place on a
baking sheet and bake until heated through, about 25 to 30 min.

For extra flavor, halve a clove of garlic. Split loaves lengthwise; rub
cut sides of bread with cut sides of garlic. Brush with oil, sprinkle
with herbs, and bake.


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