Jun 09 2026

Garlic Bread Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Bread with garlic and herbs.

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Ingredients

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Bread

Garlic & Herbs

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it's hot enough to toast the garlic bread.

  2. 2

    Mince the Garlic

    Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves using a knife or a garlic press. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Chop the Parsley

    Wash and finely chop the fresh parsley leaves. Ensure no stems are included, and measure out 2 tablespoons.

Making the Garlic Butter

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 5

    Mix Well

    Using a spatula or fork, mix the ingredients until they are well combined into a smooth garlic butter spread.

Assembling the Garlic Bread

  1. 6

    Slice the Baguette

    Take the French baguette and slice it in half lengthwise. You can also slice it into smaller pieces if desired.

  2. 7

    Spread the Garlic Butter

    Generously spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the baguette halves.

Baking

  1. 8

    Bake the Bread

    Place the prepared baguette halves on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and crispy.

  2. 9

    Optional Broil

    For extra crispiness, you can broil the garlic bread for an additional 1-2 minutes, monitoring closely to prevent burning.

Serving

  1. 10

    Serve Warm

    Remove the garlic bread from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing into smaller pieces if not already done. Serve warm as an appetizer or side dish.

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