Garlic Bread Recipe
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Ingredients
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Bread Base
Garlic Butter Mixture
Method
Preparation of Garlic Butter
- 1
Soften the Butter
In a medium bowl, leave the unsalted butter at room temperature for about 30 minutes until it is soft and spreadable.
- 2
Prepare Garlic
While the butter is softening, peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. You can use a garlic press for finer texture.
- 3
Mix Ingredients
Add the minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper to the softened butter. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
Bread Preparation
- 4
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the garlic bread.
- 5
Slice the Baguette
Cut the French baguette in half lengthwise. You may also slice it into smaller sections for easy serving.
- 6
Baking
- 7
Bake the Bread
Place the prepared baguette halves on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and crispy.
- 8
Optional Broil
For an extra crispy top, switch the oven to broil for the last 1-2 minutes. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
Serving
- 9
Cool and Serve
Remove the garlic bread from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing it into pieces and serving warm.