Garlic Bread
How to make homemade garlic bread the is quick, easy and delicious
Servings: 1 loaf
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 bowl
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Italian or French Bread
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened, 1 stick
- 4 cloves fresh garlic minced or 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 pinch salt
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
Prep the Bread
- Slice your loaf in half lengthwise.
Use day-old bread for better structure and crisping.
Make Garlic Butter
- Mix softened butter, minced garlic, salt, and optional parsley.
Mash garlic into the butter to distribute evenly and mellow its bite.
Spread Evenly
- Spread the mixture edge to edge.
Don’t leave dry spots—those turn into bland bites.
Baked Covered
- Place halves together or loosely tent with foil. Bake at 375°F for 10–12 minutes.
This warms the bread and melts the butter without burning garlic.
Finish Uncovered
- Open the bread and bake another 3–5 minutes.
Watch closely—this is where crisp magic happens (or burning).
Slice & Serve
- Cut into pieces and serve immediately.
Garlic bread waits for no one.
Notes
Pro Tip: For extra flavor, rub the cut bread lightly with a raw garlic clove before adding the butter.