Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Overpass MerchantGarlic Bread Recipe

Garlic Bread Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Toasted bread with garlic butter.

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Ingredients

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Bread

Garlic Butter

Method

Preparing Garlic Butter

  1. 1

    Soften the Butter

    Leave the unsalted butter out at room temperature for about 30 minutes until soft.

  2. 2

    Mince the Garlic

    Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.

  3. 3

    Chop the Parsley

    Wash the parsley, dry it, and chop it finely.

  4. 4

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Preparing the Bread

  1. 5

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 6

    Slice the Bread

    Cut the French bread loaf in half lengthwise to create two long pieces.

  3. 7

    Spread the Garlic Butter

    Generously spread the garlic butter mixture over the cut sides of the bread.

Baking the Garlic Bread

  1. 8

    Place in the Oven

    Place the prepared bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up, and put them in the preheated oven.

  2. 9

    Bake

    Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until the edges are golden and crispy.

  3. 10

    Serve

    Remove from the oven, let cool for a minute, slice if desired, and serve warm.

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