Hot Herb Italian Bread

My mother-in-law made this bread for me when I was dating her son back in the 90's, and I was hooked. This is her original recipe. I have made variations over the years, but the dill weed is the key. I guarantee if you make this it will become a request of your guests for years to come.

Ingredients

• 1 loaf french bread - 14" long
• 1/2 cup soft butter or margarine
• 1 tsp parsley flakes
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 tsp dill weed
• grated parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut bread into 1 inch slices. Blend butter and herbs together, and spread generously onto both sides of bread slices. Wrap bread in foil (boat fashion) leaving top open. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley flakes. Bake in oven for 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bread is browned and crisp.


"All sorrows are less with bread." ~Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote