Sliced Baguette Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the baguette
For the garlic-herb butter
For finishing (optional)
Method
Prepare the garlic-herb butter
- 1
Soften and mix
Leave the butter at room temperature until soft (about 20–30 minutes). In a medium bowl, add the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chives, thyme (if using), lemon zest, sea salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Combine
Using a fork or small spatula, mash and stir everything until evenly combined and smooth. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon zest as needed. Set aside at room temperature if using immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 3 days (bring back to room temperature before spreading).
Prepare the baguette and assemble
- 3
Slice the baguette
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Using a serrated knife, slice the baguette on a slight diagonal into 1/2-inch (about 1.2 cm) slices. Keep slices together in the same order to make handling easier.
- 4
Spread butter
Spread about 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of the garlic-herb butter on each slice, covering the cut surface evenly. If serving as small toasts/appetizers, use roughly 1 tsp per slice; for larger slices, use up to 1 tbsp.
- 5
Optional toppings
If using, drizzle a light amount of extra virgin olive oil over the buttered slices and sprinkle grated Parmesan and a pinch of red pepper flakes on top of selected slices.
- 6
Bake
Arrange the buttered slices in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, until the edges are golden and the butter is melted and slightly bubbling. For crispier results, switch the oven to broil for the last 1–2 minutes—watch closely to avoid burning.
- 7
Serve
Remove from the oven and allow the slices to cool for 1–2 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate and serve warm. Garnish with a few extra chopped herbs if desired.
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