Ingredients

1/2 cup loosely packed flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarsely chopped

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

2 medium garlic cloves, minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1/4 cup olive oil

1 loaf (12 inches long) Italian-style white bread

Preparation

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together parsley, thyme, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a small bowl.

Using a bread knife, slice loaf into 12 half-inch pieces, cutting only 3/4 of the way through the loaf so it stays intact. Brush herb mixture liberally between each slice. Wrap loaf loosely in foil. Heat until warm, about 10 minutes. Serve immediately.