Serve this with chicken salad.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 20
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons drained capers
3/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper
3 French bread baguettes, halved lengthwise
Preparation
Step 1
Chop basil in processor. Add butter, capers, salt and generous amount of pepper and process until well combined. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring butter mixture to room temperature before using.)
Step 2
Preheat oven to 500°F. Arrange bread cut side up on cookie sheets. Bake until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Spread cut surfaces with basil butter. Cut crosswise and serve.
