Quick Garlic Bread Recipe
A classic side dish, appetizer or snack. It's so incredibly easy to make and so delicious, there are really no excuses! Use purchased bread or bake our no-knead baguettes and make this garlic bread recipe as soon as you can.
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 medium baguette loaf of French bread
- 4 tablespoons butter salted or unsalted
- 3 fresh garlic cloves finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ⅛ teaspoon salt if using unsalted butter
- few grindings of fresh black pepper optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Cut 1 medium baguette lengthwise into two halves.
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter (or let it soften to room temperature) and mix in the 3 fresh garlic cloves, chopped, and 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley. Add ⅛ teaspoon salt and a few grindings of fresh black pepper, if using it.
- Brush the baguette halves with the garlic butter mixture on the crumb side.
- Place butter side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 10 minutes if you want a softer garlic bread, and for about 15 minutes until a deeper golden brown for a crisper bite.
- Before serving, cut the baguette and sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon parsley.
Notes
Small oval baguette slices: This is the classic toast made with French bread. Smaller slices require less baking time, so watch carefully.
Storage: Place leftovers in an airtight container or wrap well in aluminum foil and refrigerate. When ready to eat, warm them in a medium oven (without unwrap) until shiny and crisp again. Reheating it is essential as homemade garlic bread is not good cold or at room temperature; the flavor and texture are different and not as delicious.
Variations: use different fresh herbs (like thyme or oregano), more garlic or add spices for a spicy kick. Make cheesy garlic bread by sprinkling Parmesan cheese or another sharp cheese like Asiago or white cheddar.
