By Jessie Gambrell

Staff Writer

Garlic! Anything with the world “garlic” in it is bound to be good, right? Well, I have a recipe for garlic bread that will get your neighbors knocking on your door. It is a very simple recipe that makes a delectable addition to your dinner table, or maybe just an “I deserve it” treat. Don’t forget to serve it hot! What you’ll need:

–        A loaf of bakery fresh French bread

–        1 stick of butter

–        3 cloves of garlic

–        A dash of salt

–        Basil

–        Garlic mincer

–        Cooking sheet w/ foil or other on it

Directions: Turn the oven on to 400 degrees. Turn the loaf of bread on its side then slice it down the middle long ways so that there are two halves (top and bottom). In a small bowl, melt the stick of butter almost all the way (I recommend melting it in the microwave in 10 second increments until it is mostly melted), then add a pinch of salt. Peel the three garlic cloves until completely bare, then take the garlic mincer and crush the garlic thoroughly into the bowl of butter. Mix gently with a spoon. Take a cooking brush or large spoon and spread the butter mixture all over the inner surface of the bread until completely covered. Once all of the butter has been spread over the bread, sprinkle the loaves with basil. Then slice the bread (before you have cooked it!) and place into the oven. Cook for about 5 – 10 minutes, but keep an eye on it, it tends to burn quickly if in there too long. Once the edges have been lightly browned pull them out and serve them to your friends. It is bound to be a hit. Enjoy!