Garlic Bread Recipe

Time1h

Serves4

Toasted garlic bread with herb butter.

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Ingredients

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1
Soften the Butter
Let the unsalted butter sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes until it becomes soft and spreadable.
2
Mince the Garlic
Peel and mince the garlic cloves finely.
3
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
4
Chill the Herb Butter
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the herb butter for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

5
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
6
Slice the Bread
Take the baguette or Italian bread and slice it in half lengthwise, creating two long halves.
7
Spread the Herb Butter
Evenly spread the chilled herb butter mixture on the cut sides of the bread.

8
Arrange on Baking Sheet
Place the buttered bread halves cut side up on a baking sheet.
9
Toast in the Oven
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and crispy.
10
Optional Broil
For extra crispiness, switch the oven to broil and broil the garlic bread for an additional 1-2 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.

11
Slice and Serve
Remove the garlic bread from the oven, let it cool for a minute, then slice into smaller pieces and serve warm.