Basil-Buttered French Bread Recipe
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Basil-Buttered French Bread

By: Dixie Terry 
"Dixie Terry makes this warm bread when she wants to round out quick dinners at her home in Goreville, Illinois. 'Just pop it in a hot oven for a few minutes to have it ready when the rest of your meal is served,' she notes"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

What to Drink?

Cocktail French '75'
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 4 French bread

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine butter and basil. Brush butter mixture over one side of each bread slice. Place buttered side up on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees F for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2011 by Sarah Jo   view full review
This did need a little more butter. I added a clove of fresh minced garlic to the butter/basil...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2006 by Rob   view full review
This was great!!! The only things I did different were : 1) Cut bread into small pieces for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2011 by Lady_P91   view full review
This was quick and simple. I melted the butter in the microwave with basil and I added some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2011 by Christine M   view full review
Simple, but tasty! I used fresh chopped basil and added a small minced clove of garlic. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2007 by James   view full review
Wonderful. Excellent when served with soup (Tomato Gorgonzola for example). I buttered both...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2007 by Tori   view full review
Amazing recipe!!! We used an entire loaf of french bread and ate it all!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2011 by kellieann Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wow, this was SO good! I used a tablespoon of fresh basil and two cloves of garlic for 1/4 of...

 

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