A loaf of bread is cut in half on a white cutting board

A loaf of bread is cut in half on a white cutting board. One half has been buttered. A black knife lies beside the bread. The loaf is crusty and golden brown on the outside with a soft, porous interior. The butter is spread in a thick layer on the cut surface of the bread, revealing the texture of the bread underneath. The cutting board rests on a countertop with a mottled pattern. A black object is visible in the background, potentially part of a kitchen appliance.