Categories: Breads 
      Yield: 4 servings 
  
      2    Cloves garlic 
    1/4    Inch thick slice of 
           Peeled fresh gingerroot 
      1    Stick (1/2 cup) unsalted 
           -butter, softened 
  
  1 12"    baguette 
   
  In a small food processor or blender puree the garlic 
  and the gingerroot with the butter until the mixture 
  is smooth. Cut the baquette lengthwise with a serrated 
  knife, spread the butter mixture onto the cut sides of 
  the baguette, and broil the baguette, cut sides up, 
  under a preheated broiler about 4 inches from heat for 
  3 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown. Serves 
  4.