Cut the French loaf into slices, leaving a thin edge attached at the bottom(Do not cut through completely.) Gently put apart two slices and apply a moderate amount of butter on both slices evenly. Repeat the same with all the slices on the entire loaf.

Apply some butter on the top as well as on the sides. You can sprinkle some herbs on the top as well. Wrap the loaf in foil. Bake it for 5-7 min (or till the foil feels hot) in the oven preheated at 180c. Do not over bake or else the bread will be toasted. We want to bake only till the butter melts and the flavors blend well in the loaf. If baked perfectly, its texture will be soft as melting in the mouth.

Remove foil, separate the slices and serve with soup and/or with sauce. I love to combine it with the Kambizi chili sauce and tomato soup.

Tomato soup.