Grilled Salt and Pepper Bread

Ingredients

• 1 loaf French bread
• 0.25 cup butter, room temperature
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps

1. Preheat grill to medium.
2. Slice loaf lengthwise without cutting completely through the bread. Spread half of the butter on inside surfaces; season with salt and pepper. Coat the outside of the bread with remaining butter; season with salt and pepper.
3. Place loaf cut-side down on the grill; toast until browned, checking often, 3 to 5 minutes. Close loaf using tongs. Grill surface until crispy, checking often, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
4. Transfer loaf to a cutting board using tongs; slice into 10 diagonal slices.