Herbed Garlic Bread

Name: Herbed Garlic Bread
Ingredients: 9 - 10 medium cloves garlic (about the size of a plump cashew nut), skins left on; 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil leaves; 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives; 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves; 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh oregano leaves; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon table salt; 1 loaf Italian bread (high-quality; about 1 pound, football-shaped), halved lengthwise; Ground black pepper