• Preheat the oven to 180C.
• Peel and chop the garlic cloves and mix with the softened butter.
• Add a pinch of pepper.

If using pre-baked bread

• Cut the bread in half lengthways.
• Spread the garlic butter on top of the bread and cut it into small slices.
• Bake in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes until the bread is golden brown.

If making homemade bread

• Mix all the ingredients and knead the dough in a bread machine or by hand.
• Let the dough rise for about an hour.
• Arrange the dough in the shape of a baguette on baking paper. Bake for 20 minutes at 180C.
• Take the bread out and let it cool, then cut it in half lengthwise.
• Top the bread with the butter and cut it into small slices.
• Return to the oven for 10 to 15 minutes until the bread is golden brown.
• Serve while it's hot