Garlic Bread Recipe
Toasted bread topped with garlic and butter
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Ingredients
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Bread
Garlic Butter
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This will ensure that the bread gets nicely toasted.
- 2
Prepare the Garlic Butter
In a medium bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, minced garlic (from 4 cloves), chopped fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- 3
Slice the Baguette
Using a serrated knife, slice the French baguette in half lengthwise. You can also slice it into smaller pieces if you prefer individual servings.
Assembly
- 4
Baking
- 5
Bake the Garlic Bread
Place the prepared baguette halves on a baking sheet, cut side up. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the butter is bubbly.
- 6
Optional Broil
For an extra crispy top, you can switch the oven to broil for the last 1-2 minutes of baking. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
Serving
- 7
Serve Warm
Remove the garlic bread from the oven and let it cool for a minute. Cut it into slices if you haven't already, and serve warm.