Garlic Bread Recipe
Toasted bread topped with garlic butter and herbs.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Prepare the Garlic Butter
In a medium bowl, soften the unsalted butter at room temperature. Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the butter. Finely chop the fresh parsley and add it to the mixture along with salt and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Assembly
- 3
Slice the Bread
Take the French bread and slice it in half lengthwise. If you prefer smaller pieces, you can also cut it into individual slices.
- 4
- 5
Add Optional Ingredients
If using, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and dried oregano evenly over the buttered bread.
Baking
- 6
Bake the Bread
Place the bread halves on a baking sheet cut side up. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the butter is bubbly.
Serving
- 7
Serve Warm
Remove the garlic bread from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes. Cut into smaller pieces if desired and serve warm.
