Herbed French Bread
📜 Collection: LOC | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Bread A simple and savory recipe for seasoned French bread featuring a flavorful herb butter made with parsley, chives, scallions, and dill. Baked until warm and toasty, it makes a wonderful pull-apart side for any meal.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 30 mins | None | 1 loaf (10-12 servings) |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Aluminum foil
- Baking sheet
- Chef’s knife
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Loaf | French Bread | Fresh |
| ¼ Pound (½ Cup) | Butter | At room temperature |
| 2 Tablespoons | Parsley | Dried |
| 2 Tablespoons | Chives | Fresh or dried |
| 1 Bunch | Scallions | Green onions, finely chopped |
| 2 Tablespoons | Dill Seed | Or dill weed |
| ½ Teaspoon | Salt | To taste |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Herb Butter and Loaf
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the 1 loaf French bread into slices, ensuring you do not cut all the way through the bottom crust.
- Finely chop the 1 bunch scallions.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ¼ pound (½ cup) butter, 2 tablespoons parsley, 2 tablespoons chives, 1 bunch scallions, 2 tablespoons dill seed, and ½ teaspoon salt. Mix well until thoroughly blended into a rich seasoned butter.
Step 2: Assemble and Bake
- Spread the seasoned butter generously between each slice of the 1 loaf French bread.
- Wrap the entire buttered loaf securely in aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until warm, fragrant, and toasted.
- Serve warm immediately, allowing guests to pull apart the buttery slices.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: You can stuff and wrap the loaf in foil up to 24 hours in advance; keep refrigerated until ready to bake.
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