Description
Homemade garlic bread delivers irresistible comfort straight from Italian kitchens, melding crisp golden edges with rich herb-infused butter. Warm, fragrant slices promise delectable moments shared around hungry tables, inviting friends and family to savor each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 loaf french or italian bread (approximately 24 centimeters/9.5 inches long)
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) butter, room temperature
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Additional Liquid:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for toasting the bread.
- Create a fragrant garlic butter mixture by thoroughly blending softened butter, olive oil, minced garlic, garlic powder, chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt until uniformly combined.
- Slice the bread loaf into two equal 12-inch sections, then carefully split each piece open lengthwise to maximize surface area for seasoning.
- Arrange the bread halves with cut sides facing upward on a clean baking sheet, ensuring full exposure.
- Generously distribute the prepared garlic butter mixture across the bread’s interior surfaces, ensuring even coverage from edge to edge.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and toast for 10-15 minutes, monitoring the edges for a golden-brown and crispy transformation.
- Adjust baking time based on desired texture: shorter for softer bread, longer for extra crispiness.
- Remove from oven and slice into 2-inch wide portions, serving immediately while warm and aromatic.
Notes
- Customize butter blend by experimenting with different herbs like rosemary, thyme, or basil for unique flavor profiles.
- Select high-quality crusty bread like French baguette or sourdough for maximum texture and crunch.
- Lower sodium option by reducing salt and using unsalted butter, perfect for heart-healthy diets.
- Vegan adaptation possible by substituting dairy butter with plant-based margarine or olive oil spread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg