Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut french bread loaf in half horizontally.

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl stir together butter, garlic, parsley, basil, oregano and pepper. Brush mixture evenly over top of both bread halves.

Step 3

Place bread on baking sheet and bake in center of preheated oven for 8 minutes.

Step 4

Move oven rack closer to broiler. Let bread broil about 45 seconds to 3 minutes until golden brown. Keep an eye on it, it can brown quickly.

Step 5

Cut into slices and serve warm.