Garlic Bread
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Garlic Bread
Description
This recipe prepares garlic bread by softening unsalted butter and mixing it with fresh minced garlic, kosher salt for balance, and minced parsley for color and freshness. The butter mixture is spread evenly over French bread halved lengthwise, providing a rich aroma and flavor profile throughout the bake.
The bread is baked at 350°F initially to warm and melt the butter into the bread surface without burning the garlic. A final quick broil step crisps and browns the top edges for a nicely textured crust contrasting with the soft interior.
Served warm and sliced, this garlic bread complements many meals, especially Italian dishes or as an appetizer. It highlights the sharpness of fresh garlic balanced with smooth butter and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons parsley , minced
- 1 loaf French bread , not baguette
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Mash together the butter, garlic, salt and parsley.
- Cut the French Bread in half lengthwise.
- Brush the mixture onto the french bread and bake for 10 minutes or until browned.
- To crisp and brown topping, change heat level to broil and add the garlic bread back in for up to 1 minute until the bread starts to turn a golden brown.
- Slice into pieces and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 429mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 350IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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