Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 loaf olive bread (approximately 5 by 11 inches), cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
• 4 ounces Parmesan or Gruyere cheese, grated (about 1 cup)

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 300 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with silpats (French nonstick baking mats) and cooling racks. Stir thyme and cayenne pepper into oil. Place bread on racks in 1 layer. Brush with oil. Sprinkle cheese evenly over bread. Bake until golden and crunchy, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on racks. Store in airtight containers for up to 1 week.;