Better-Than-Dominos Garlic Bread
An easy and delicious homemade garlic bread recipe that surpasses store-bought versions, perfect as a side dish or snack.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 French stick / baguette 1 French stick / baguette (~ 60cm / 2ft long)
- 125 g 125 g / 1 US stick unsalted butter (softened) Ensure butter is softened for easy spreading.
- 2 tsp 2 tsp fresh garlic (minced, ~3 – 4 cloves, pack the teaspoon) Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
- 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp salt Adjust to taste.
- 2 tsp 2 tsp finely chopped parsley (optional) Optional for added flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 200C/390F.
- Cut the French stick in half. Then cut the bread almost all the way through into 2cm / 4/5" thick slices.
- Mix together the butter, garlic, salt, and parsley. Taste to see if it’s salty/garlicky enough for your taste.
Baking
- Smear garlic butter over the cut side of the bread.
- Smear remaining butter on the top and sides of the bread.
- Wrap each bread in foil.
- Bake for 15 minutes until the crust is crispy (check through the foil).
- Unwrap and serve!
Notes
Best served warm. You can enjoy it straight from the oven as a side dish to your favorite pasta or pizza. This garlic bread also makes a great snack on its own. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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