Garlic Bread Recipe
Make Garlic Bread Recipe in just 25m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Bread Base
Garlic Butter Mixture
Optional Toppings
Method
Prepare the Garlic Butter
- 1
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter until it's completely liquid.
- 2
Chop the Garlic
While the butter is melting, finely mince the garlic cloves using a knife or garlic press.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the butter is melted, remove it from heat and stir in the minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Prepare the Bread
- 4
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 5
Slice the Bread
Take the Italian bread loaf and slice it in half lengthwise. You can also slice it into smaller sections if you prefer individual pieces.
- 6
Bake the Garlic Bread
- 7
Add Optional Toppings
If desired, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and/or mozzarella cheese over the buttered bread for an extra cheesy flavor.
- 8
Bake
Place the prepared bread on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese (if used) is bubbling.
Serving
- 9
Slice and Serve
Remove the garlic bread from the oven, let it cool for a minute, then slice it into pieces and serve warm.
