Garlic bread
Here’s a classic, irresistible garlic bread recipe—crispy edges, soft center, big garlic flavor 🧄🥖
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread, halved lengthwise
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 4–5 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: ¼ tsp garlic powder (extra boost)
- Optional: ¼ cup grated Parmesan or mozzarella
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Make garlic butter
- Mix butter, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and garlic powder (if using).
- Spread
- Generously spread the garlic butter over the cut sides of the bread.
- Bake
- Place bread on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until butter is melted and bread is warm.
- Crisp (optional but recommended)
- Broil for 1–2 minutes until golden and crispy—watch closely.
- Cheesy version (optional)
- Add cheese during the last 3–4 minutes of baking.
Pro Tips
- For extra garlic flavor, sauté the garlic lightly in butter first.
- Use roasted garlic for a sweeter, deeper taste.
- Brush edges with olive oil for extra crunch.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt after baking.
Want a cheesy garlic bread, Texas toast style, or air fryer version?
