Garlic Bread Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Toasted bread with garlic butter.

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Ingredients

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1
Soften the Butter
In a medium bowl, let the unsalted butter sit at room temperature until softened. This will take about 15-20 minutes.
2
Chop the Garlic
While the butter is softening, peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. You should have about 2 tablespoons of minced garlic.
3
Mix Garlic with Butter
Add the minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper to the softened butter. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

4
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
5
Slice the Bread
Take the baguette or Italian loaf and slice it in half lengthwise. If you prefer, you can slice it into smaller individual pieces.
6
Spread Garlic Butter
Generously spread the garlic butter mixture over the cut sides of the bread, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.

7
Bake the Bread
Place the prepared bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up, and bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden and crispy.
8
Optional Broil
For an extra crispy top, switch the oven to broil and broil the bread for an additional 1-2 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.

9
Slice and Serve
Remove the garlic bread from the oven and let it cool for a minute. Slice into pieces if you haven't already, and serve warm.