Makes 10 to 12 slices

½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, chopped
1½ teaspoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch freshly-cracked black pepper
1 (14 to 18 ounce) baguette or French bread

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a small bowl combine butter, parsley, garlic, salt, and a dash of black pepper.

Without cutting through bottom crust, slice baguette in 1 1/2-inch slices. Generously spread butter mixture between slices. Wrap baguette in heavy foil. Bake 15 minutes or until heated through. Serve warm.