This bread concoction is like Italian "candy". I like to use a ciabatta baguette
because it is airy with lots of pockets to capture flavor. This is for sure one
of our family’s favorite indulgence and goes with anything Italian. When I say “and I have garlic bread with
that...” my kids flip- the whole meal just went up a notch!
Slice the baguette lengthwise.
Place the 2 halves side by side on a large piece of foil so the loaf can
be easily closed back up and wrapped for baking. Both halves of the bread will be loaded with
stuff...
On both sides of the bare loaf, sprinkle some paprika.
In a small pan, pour quite a bit of olive oil, enough to douse both
halves of bread, you need to eyeball it.
Add a chunk of butter for richness if you wish, it’s good. Anything with
butter is good. Let this get medium hot
and throw in at least a half a head of chopped garlic, more if your loaf is
really big. Let the garlic get golden brown and when you get that particular
smell I can’t really describe, it’s done.
On both halves, with a tablespoon, spoon the oil and garlic on the
paprika laden bread. Make sure to go
right to the ends so as not to cheat anyone!
Then, sprinkle some parm cheese, and fresh chopped or dried parsley.
Close the bread and wrap tightly with foil.
This can heat in a 350F degree oven for 15-20 minutes. When you take the baguette it out of the
oven, smush is down with your hands before you open up the foil packet. Then,
cut it up so that each piece has two halves.
It’s really terrific...enjoy, and that smell!
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