Jul 09 2026

Garlic Bread Recipe

Time25m
Serves4

Toasted bread with garlic butter.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it's hot enough for toasting the bread.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Garlic Butter

    In a small bowl, soften the unsalted butter at room temperature. Mince the garlic cloves finely and add them to the butter. Chop the fresh parsley and add it to the mixture. Season with salt and black pepper. Mix everything together until well combined.

  3. 3

    Slice the Bread

    Using a serrated knife, slice the French bread in half lengthwise to create two long pieces.

Assembly

  1. 4

    Spread the Garlic Butter

    Generously spread the prepared garlic butter mixture over the cut sides of the French bread halves.

Baking

  1. 5

    Bake the Bread

    Place the bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and crispy.

  2. 6

    Broil for Extra Crispiness

    For an extra crispy top, you can switch your oven to broil for the last 1-2 minutes. Keep a close eye on the bread to prevent burning.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve

    Remove the garlic bread from the oven, let it cool slightly, then cut into pieces and serve warm.

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