Garlic Bread Recipe
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Ingredients
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Garlic Butter
Bread & Finish
Method
Garlic Butter
- 1
Soften butter
Let the unsalted butter sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes until soft but still spreadable. If short on time, microwave in 5–7 second bursts until just soft.
- 2
Prepare garlic
Peel and finely mince 4 garlic cloves (or grate with a microplane). For a milder garlic flavor, smash cloves and soak in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain and mince.
- 3
Mix garlic butter
In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley, 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (if using). Stir thoroughly until smooth and homogenous. Taste and adjust salt or lemon zest as desired.
Bread & Finish
- 4
Prepare oven and bread
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. If using a baguette, slice the loaf in half lengthwise. For garlic pull-apart style, slice crosswise into 1-inch thick slices without cutting through the bottom (keep loaf intact).
- 5
- 6
Add cheese (optional)
If using mozzarella, sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the buttered surfaces. For extra browning, leave some cheese-free areas so the top crisps more.
- 7
Bake
Place the prepared bread on the baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, until butter has melted and the edges begin to brown. If you added mozzarella and want a golden top, switch the oven to broil for 1–2 minutes—watch closely to avoid burning.
- 8
Garnish and serve
Remove garlic bread from the oven. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon chopped parsley and a light dusting of red pepper flakes if desired. Let rest 1–2 minutes, then slice (if you halved the loaf) and serve warm.