Here’s a simple, buttery, and garlicky garlic bread recipe that’s perfect with pasta, soups, or just on its own:
🥖 Classic Garlic Bread
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 baguette or Italian bread
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- ½ tsp salt (optional)
- Optional: ¼ cup grated Parmesan
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- 180°C (350°F).
- Prepare garlic butter:
- In a bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt.
- Optional: stir in Parmesan for extra flavor.
- Slice bread:
- Cut the baguette in half lengthwise.
- Spread butter:
- Spread garlic butter evenly over the cut sides.
- Bake:
- Place bread on a baking sheet, buttered side up.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Optional: broil 1–2 minutes for a crispier top.
- Serve:
- Slice and serve warm with pasta, soup, or as a snack.
💡 Tips
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- For a softer bread, cover with foil while baking.
- Add herbs like oregano or basil for extra flavor.
- You can also make garlic knots or cheesy garlic breadsticks with this mix.
I can also give you a cheesy garlic bread recipe, quick stovetop garlic bread, or a herb-loaded version if you want 🧄🧈.
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