Garlic Bread Recipe

Time25m

Serves4

Toasted bread with garlic butter.

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Ingredients

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1
Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely.
2
In a medium bowl, add the unsalted butter and let it soften at room temperature.
3
Add the minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt to the softened butter.
4
Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
5
Transfer the garlic butter to a piece of plastic wrap and form it into a log shape. Wrap it tightly and refrigerate until firm.

6
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
7
Slice the French bread in half lengthwise, creating two long halves.
8
Spread a generous amount of the garlic butter over the cut sides of the bread.

9
Place the prepared bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.
10
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the butter is melted.
11
For extra crispiness, you can broil the bread for an additional 1-2 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.