Jun 09 2026
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Garlic Bread Recipe

Inspired by Board & Batten
Time40m
Serves4

Crispy bread topped with garlic butter.

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Ingredients

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Bread

Garlic Butter

Method

Preparation of Garlic Butter

  1. 1

    Soften Butter

    Take the unsalted butter out of the refrigerator and let it soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Mince Garlic

    While the butter is softening, peel and mince the garlic cloves finely.

  3. 3

    Chop Parsley

    Wash and finely chop the fresh parsley leaves.

  4. 4

    Mix Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.

Prepare the Bread

  1. 5

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 6

    Slice the Baguette

    Using a serrated knife, slice the French baguette in half lengthwise, creating two long halves.

  3. 7

    Spread Garlic Butter

    Generously spread the prepared garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the baguette.

Baking

  1. 8

    Arrange on Baking Sheet

    Place the garlic buttered baguette halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.

  2. 9

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and crispy.

Serving

  1. 10

    Slice and Serve

    Remove from the oven, let cool for a minute, then slice into smaller pieces if desired and serve warm.

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