Zesty Butter Sticks

For as long as I can remember, I have been making Zesty Butter Sticks for my family with Christmas Eve meal.  This year I have been unable to buy the spice called Chervil so I improvised using Herbes De Provence instead.  Delicious!

The zesty butter sticks are pictured here along with our main course.

1/2 loaf French or Italian Bread*

     *This year I purchased small fresh Italian rolls from the bakery at Whole 

       Foods, cut them in half and then into wedges.  They made a nicer crunchier    

       breadstick.

1/2 cup salted butter, softened

1/2 teaspoon Herbes De Provence

1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Cut bread in half lengthwise.  Then cut each piece lengthwise to make 3 wedges.  (See above note as to how I cut the Italian rolls into 4" wedges).

In a small bowl combine remaining ingredients; blend well.  

Spread the butter on cut surfaces of bread wedges.  Bake on increased 15 x 10 inch baking sheet for 7-9 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve warm.