Garlic Bread
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Garlic Bread
Description
This Garlic Bread recipe features a blend of butter and olive oil sautéed with grated garlic to create a richly flavored spread. Adding crushed red pepper flakes and flat-leaf parsley introduces a subtle heat and fresh herbaceous notes. The use of Pecorino Romano cheese adds a savory depth and a slight tang. Baking the loaf covered softens it, while finishing under the broiler crisps the edges and melts the cheese, giving the bread a pleasing contrast between crunchy exterior and softer interior.
The method involves splitting an Italian seeded loaf and spreading the garlic butter evenly before baking. Careful broiling ensures the bread develops a golden crust without burning, requiring close watchfulness. Serving the bread sliced makes it easy to enjoy alongside soups, salads, or Italian meals.
The optional addition of mozzarella during broiling creates a melty topping variation. Any crusty bread like ciabatta or baguette can substitute for the Italian loaf. Leftover garlic bread keeps well for up to three days refrigerated and is best reheated in an oven to restore crispness and warmth.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic grated
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, crushed, hot
- 1/4 cup parsley minced, flat-leaf, Italian
- salt to taste
- 1 loaf Italian bread seeded
- 3 tablespoons pecorino romano grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350f and set the first rack in the middle and the other rack to the top 1/3 of the oven.
- Saute the garlic in the butter and oil for 2-3 minutes over medium-low heat or until fragrant. Turn off the heat and add in the crushed red pepper flakes and parsley along with a pinch of salt (to taste).
- Split the bread lengthwise and open it up like a book. Brush or pour the garlic butter all over the bread making sure to evenly distribute it. Sprinkle with the Pecorino then cover with foil.
- Bake for 12 minutes on the lower rack then remove the foil and move the bread to the higher rack. Broil for 1-3 minutes or until the bread is golden around the sides and sizzling but not burnt. Watch the whole time and be prepared to remove it quickly.
- Once finished, slice the bread and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- Any crusty bread such as ciabatta or baguette can be used for this garlic bread.
- Mozzarella cheese can be added during broiling for a cheesy variation.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to maintain texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 33.1g | 11% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 11% |
| Fat | 11.5g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3g | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 564mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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