garlic bread recipe
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large loaf of Italian or French bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures the oven is hot enough to melt the butter and crisp the edges of the bread without drying out the middle.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt. Use a fork or a small spatula to mash everything together until the garlic and herbs are evenly distributed throughout the butter.
- Slice your loaf of bread in half lengthwise. Place the halves on a large baking sheet with the cut sides facing up. Spread the garlic butter mixture generously over the entire surface of both halves of the bread, making sure to reach the very edges.
- If you prefer a softer bread, you can put the halves back together and wrap the loaf in aluminum foil. For a crispier, classic garlic bread, leave the halves open on the baking sheet. Place in the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the butter is melted and the bread is warm.
- For that perfect golden-brown finish, turn your oven to the broil setting for the last 1 to 2 minutes of cooking. Watch it very closely! Once the edges are golden and the butter is bubbling, remove it from the oven immediately.
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