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Dorothy Thomas

Garlic Bread Recipe

Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and loaded with buttery garlic flavor, this homemade garlic bread is the perfect side for pasta, soups, or salads. Quick, easy, and irresistibly delicious!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 6
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • loaf 1 French or Italian bread Baguette or ciabatta works too
  • 115g ½ cup Unsalted butter Softened (or use olive oil for variation)
  • cloves 4 Garlic Minced or pressed
  • 5g 2 Tbsp Fresh parsley Finely chopped (or 1 Tbsp dried)
  • ¼ tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper Freshly ground
  • 25g ¼ tsp Parmesan cheese Grated (optional)
  • ½ tsp Red chili flakes Optional for spice

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pastry brush (optional)
  • Aluminum foil (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven: Set to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare Bread: Slice the loaf horizontally or into 1-inch thick pieces without cutting all the way through.
  3. Make Garlic Butter: In a bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and chili flakes (if using).
  4. Spread Butter: Generously coat the bread crevices or slices with the garlic butter using a spoon or pastry brush.
  5. Add Cheese (Optional): Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.
  6. Bake: Wrap in foil (for softer bread) or place directly on a baking sheet (for crispier edges). Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden.
  7. Broil (Optional): For extra crispiness, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end.
  8. Serve: Garnish with extra parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container for 1–2 days. Reheat in the oven.
  • Variations:
    • Add mozzarella or cheddar for cheesy garlic bread.
    • Use garlic powder (1 tsp) if fresh garlic isn’t available.
    • For vegan garlic bread, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan butter.