Herb-Buttered French Bread

• 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

1. Chop basil in processor.
2. Add butter, capers, salt and generous amount of pepper and process until well combined.
3. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead.
4. Cover and refrigerate.
5. Bring butter mixture to room temperature before using.)
6. Preheat oven to 500F.
7. Arrange bread cut side up on cookie sheets.
8. Bake until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
9. Spread cut surfaces with basil butter.
10. Cut crosswise and serve.

fresh basil, butter, capers, salt, freshly ground pepper, bread baguettes

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/herb-buttered-french-bread-2041 (may not work)