Garlic Bread Recipe

Time25m

Serves4

Toasted bread topped with garlic and butter.

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Ingredients

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1
Melt the Butter
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Be careful not to let it brown.
2
Mix in Garlic and Herbs
Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir well to combine and let it cook for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

3
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
4
Slice the Bread
Using a serrated knife, slice the baguette or Italian bread in half lengthwise. You can also slice it into smaller pieces if you prefer individual servings.
5
Spread Garlic Butter
Using a brush or a spatula, evenly spread the garlic butter mixture over the cut sides of the bread.

6
Bake the Garlic Bread
Place the buttered 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.
7
Optional Broil for Extra Crispiness
For an extra crispy top, switch the oven to broil and broil the bread for an additional 1-2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.

8
Slice and Enjoy
Remove the garlic bread from the oven, let it cool for a minute, then slice it into serving pieces and serve warm.