1 (1 lb.) loaf French or Italian bread (20 to 22 inches long)
1 c. melted butter
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 c. chopped parsley

Cut bread into 3 equal crosswise pieces. Cut each piece into 6 equal lengthwise sticks.

Combine melted butter, garlic and parsley. Brush on bread sticks. Wrap securely in aluminum foil. NOTE: May be refrigerated at this point and heated just before serving. Bake in hot (400 degree) oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until heated thoroughly. Unwrap foil and bake additional 3 to 4 minutes or until bread sticks are golden. Serves warm. Makes 1 1/2 dozen.