Garlic Bread Recipe
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Ingredients
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Bread Base
Garlic Butter Mixture
Method
Preparing the Garlic Butter
- 1
Soften the Butter
Take the unsalted butter out of the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes until softened.
- 2
Mince the Garlic
While the butter is softening, peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
- 3
Chop the Parsley
Wash and chop the fresh parsley leaves finely.
- 4
Mix Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Preparing the Bread
- 5
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 6
Slice the Baguette
Using a serrated knife, slice the baguette in half lengthwise to create two open pieces.
- 7
Baking the Garlic Bread
- 8
Bake the Bread
Place the prepared baguette halves on a baking sheet, cut side up, and bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the butter is melted.
- 9
Broil (Optional)
For an extra crispy top, switch the oven to broil for the last 1-2 minutes of baking, keeping a close eye on it to prevent burning.
Serving
- 10
Slice and Serve
Remove the garlic bread from the oven, let it cool for a minute, then slice into pieces and serve warm.