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Provencal
Garlic Bread
Garlic
bread was made this way on our farm. The bread is coated generously with fresh
herbs and garlic and quickly fried, emerging full of herbal flavour. It takes
only a minute to cook and it is beautiful.
2 cloves
garlic, smashed and minced
1
tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1
tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Four
1-inch-thick slices country bread, cut in half
Extra
virgin olive oil for drizzling
1-2 cup
corn or peanut oil Combine the garlic and minced herbs. Drizzle the bread with
olive oil on one
Side and
pile with the garlic and herb mixture, pressing down slightly. In a small skillet
over medium-high heat, heat the corn oil and add the bread , plain side down.
Cook 30 seconds, then turn and cook herb side down. Remove from the oil and
pour the oil through a strainer to retrieve any loose herbs. Return the herbs
to the bread and serve. (Keep the fragrant oil to cook something else.)
Makes 4
servings
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