Sep 11 2026

Garlic Bread Recipe

Time35m
Serves6

Our famous garlic bread is toasted to a delicious golden brown.

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Ingredients

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Garlic Butter

Method

Garlic Butter

  1. 1

    Soften and mix butter

    Soften the unsalted butter to room temperature (about 20–30 minutes) or microwave in 5–7 second bursts until pliable but not melted. Place softened butter in a medium mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Add aromatics and seasonings

    Add the minced garlic, finely chopped parsley, grated Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the bowl with butter. Mix thoroughly with a fork or spatula until fully combined and smooth, scraping down the sides so the flavors are evenly distributed.

  3. 3

    Taste and adjust

    Taste the garlic butter and adjust seasoning if needed—add a pinch more salt, a squeeze more lemon juice, or extra garlic to preference. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes if the mixture became too soft, so it firms slightly for spreading.

Bread Preparation

  1. 4

    Preheat oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). If using a broiler to finish, position a rack about 6 inches from the broiler element.

  2. 5

    Prepare the loaf

    Slice the baguette in half lengthwise to make two long halves. Alternatively, for individual servings, cut the loaf into 1–1.5 inch thick diagonal slices, but keep them connected at the base if you prefer pull-apart style.

  3. 6

    Brush with olive oil (optional)

    Lightly brush the cut surfaces with the optional olive oil to promote extra browning and crispness.

  4. 7

    Spread garlic butter

    Using a spatula or butter knife, spread a generous, even layer of the prepared garlic butter over the cut side(s) of the bread, making sure to reach the edges.

  5. 8

    Add finishing cheese

    Sprinkle the extra grated Parmesan evenly over the buttered surface.

Toasting & Serving

  1. 9

    Bake until golden

    Place the prepared bread cut-side-up on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment. Bake in the preheated 425°F (220°C) oven for 8–10 minutes, until the butter is bubbly and the edges start to turn golden.

  2. 10

    Optional broil for extra color

    For a deep golden top, switch the oven to broil and broil on high for 1–2 minutes, watching very closely to avoid burning. Remove once the top is evenly golden and the cheese is lightly browned.

  3. 11

    Garnish and slice

    Remove the garlic bread from the oven. Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top for freshness. If you baked halves, slice into serving pieces; if you made pull-apart slices, separate into portions.

  4. 12

    Serve warm

    Serve immediately while hot and crisp. Provide extra grated Parmesan and red pepper flakes at the table if desired.

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