Garlic Bread Recipe
Toasted bread with garlic butter and herbs.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Garlic Butter
Method
Preparation of Garlic Butter
- 1
Soften the Butter
Leave the unsalted butter out at room temperature for about 30 minutes to soften.
- 2
Mince the Garlic
While the butter is softening, peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
- 3
Chop the Parsley
Wash and finely chop the fresh parsley to prepare it for mixing.
- 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 fully incorporated.
Prepare the Bread
- 5
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 6
Slice the French Bread
Using a serrated knife, slice the French bread in half lengthwise.
- 7
Toasting the Bread
- 8
Place in Oven
Place the garlic buttered bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up, and put them in the preheated oven.
- 9
Toast the Bread
Toast the bread in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the butter is bubbling.
Serving
- 10
Remove from Oven
Carefully remove the toasted garlic bread from the oven.
- 11
Slice and Serve
Slice the garlic bread into smaller pieces if desired, and serve warm.
