Ingredients

1 large garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon coarse salt

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh chives

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon, freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

1 loaf crusty bread

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using a mortar and pestle, crush together garlic and salt to form a paste. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add parsley, chives, lemon juice, and butter; stir with a wooden spoon until well combined.

Place bread on a baking sheet. Warm bread in oven until crust is crisp, about 10 minutes. Serve with the butter.