Garlic Bread recipe
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Garlic Bread recipe
Description
The recipe uses a loaf of French bread sliced in half horizontally and a butter mixture made from softened salted butter, minced garlic, parsley (fresh or dried), garlic powder, and salt if necessary. After combining the butter and seasonings, the mixture is evenly spread onto both bread halves.
Baking at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes allows the garlic butter to infuse the bread while the edges crisp slightly. The garlic provides a sharp, aromatic note, balanced by the herbaceous parsley and the savory depth from garlic powder and salt.
Once baked, the garlic bread is sliced and served warm, making it a practical accompaniment to Italian dishes, hearty soups, or salads. The recipe focuses on straightforward preparation with familiar ingredients that enhance the bread without overpowering it.
Ingredients
- 1 (lb) French bread loaf
- 8 tablespoons butter salted, softened
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon parsley you can substitute 1 teaspoon dried parsley, Italian flat leaf, chopped
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon salt (if not using salted butter, add more salt to taste - about 1/4 teaspoon)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉.
- Slice the bread in half horizontally and place on a baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine the butter, garlic, parsley, garlic powder, and salt. Mix together well.
- Divide the mixture in half and spread on each bread half. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until bread edges just start to turn golden brown. Slice and serve.
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Overall Rating
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