Garlic croutons with herbs

Ingredients:

• 1 baguette
• 110 g butter, room temperature
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed with a pinch of salt and extra virgin olive oil to a paste
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
• Olive oil, for baking

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 175°C. Combine butter, garlic paste, and herbs in a small bowl, season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Slice the baguette in half lengthwise, brush the cut sides of both halves with herbed butter, and drizzle with a little olive oil. Bake for 15 minutes.