Garlic Bread Recipe
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Ingredients
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Bread Base
Garlic Butter Mixture
Method
Prepare the Garlic Butter
- 1
Soften the Butter
Take the unsalted butter out of the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes until it softens.
- 2
Mince the Garlic
While the butter is softening, peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely using a knife or garlic press.
- 3
Chop the Parsley
Wash and finely chop the fresh parsley leaves, ensuring there are no stems.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Prepare the Bread
- 5
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 6
Slice the Baguette
Using a serrated knife, slice the French baguette in half lengthwise to expose the inside.
- 7
Bake the Garlic Bread
- 8
Wrap in Foil
Wrap the buttered baguette halves in aluminum foil to keep them moist while baking.
- 9
Bake
Place the wrapped baguette in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- 10
Optional: Broil for Crispiness
For a crispy finish, open the foil for the last 2-3 minutes of baking to let the top get golden brown.
Serve
- 11
Slice and Serve
Remove the garlic bread from the oven, let it cool briefly, then slice it into serving pieces and enjoy warm.