Easy Garlic Bread
Easy Garlic Bread is one of those simple recipes that never goes out of style. With crispy edges, a soft center and the perfect balance of butter, garlic and fresh parsley, this recipe is the kind of side dish everyone grabs first at the table.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf good Italian bread
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prep the bread: Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice the Italian bread into your desired thickness and place slices on a lined baking sheet.
- Make the garlic butter: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter with the olive oil. Add garlic and cook for 2–3 minutes, until fragrant but not browned. Stir in salt, black pepper, parsley, and red pepper flakes.
- Season the bread: Brush the garlic butter mixture evenly over each slice of bread.
- Bake: Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the bread is warmed through and edges are crisp.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with your favorite pasta, soup, or salad.
Notes
Kitchen Equipment
Here is some kitchen equipment you will need for this buttery garlic bread. You can find all of these products on Amazon.- Baking Sheet: Use a sturdy, good-quality baking sheet to hold the bread slices and help them bake evenly with crisp, golden edges.
- Small saucepan: Perfect for melting the butter with olive oil and gently cooking the garlic without burning it.
- Pastry brush: A pastry brush helps spread the garlic butter evenly over each slice of bread for consistent flavor in every bite.
Recipe Storage and Reheating
Here are storage and reheating instructions for the best garlic bread recipe:- Refrigerator Storage: Store leftover garlic bread in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer Storage: Wrap cooled garlic bread tightly in foil, place in a freezer bag, and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheating Instructions: Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through, or wrap in aluminum foil to keep it soft while reheating.
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