1 lb. soft butter, room temperature
1 pkg. dry Italian dressing mix
1 loaf Italian bread, sliced

Thoroughly mix Italian dressing mix into softened butter. Spread liberally on each slice of bread. Wrap loaf in aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Serve with your favorite Italian food. NOTE: There will be plenty of butter left over. Refrigerate the remaining butter mixture for future use.