Garlic Bread
Savour the delightful crunch and garlicky goodness of homemade garlic bread. This beloved side dish pairs perfectly with pasta, soups, and salads, offering a restaurant-worthy touch to your meal.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 Baguette
- 100 g Unsalted Butter (Softened)
- 3-4 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 15 g Parsley (Finely chopped)
- Salt (To taste)
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt.
- 2
Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well incorporated. The garlic butter is ready.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 4
Cut the baguette or Italian bread into slices of your desired thickness.
- 5
Spread a generous amount of the prepared garlic butter onto one side of each bread slice. Ensure the butter mixture is evenly spread.
- 6
Arrange the buttered bread slices on a baking sheet with the buttered side facing up.
- 7
Cover the baking sheet with a clean kitchen towel and let the bread slices proof for about 1 hour. This allows the flavors to infuse and the bread to slightly rise.
- 8
Once the bread slices have proofed, place the baking sheet in the preheated oven.
- 9
Bake for approximately 12-15 minutes or until the bread turns golden and slightly crispy around the edges.
- 10
Once baked, remove the garlic bread from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- 11
Serve the warm garlic bread slices as a delightful side dish to pasta, soups, or salads.