Best Easy Crunchy Buttery Garlic Bread
Garlic bread comes from Italian-American cooks adapting traditional Italian bruschetta. When Italian immigrants moved to the United States, they found olive oil and regional Italian breads hard to find and expensive. They used butter and French baguettes instead. Now people often add toppings like paprika, parmesan, and parsley for flavor. The savory flavors of garlic bread add a crunchy contrast to any dish, making every meal it's served with a bit more festive and cozy. However you like it, it is a great accompaniment to any pasta, fish, or meat dishes.
Equipment
- 2 Aluminum Foil
- 1 Garlic Press
- 1 Serated read knife
- 1 Butter knife
- 1 Small bowl
- 1 Cookie sheet
Ingredients
- 1 stick salted butter
- 4-6 cloves garlic pressed or chopped very fine
- 1 loaf sourdough baguette fresh
Garnish, if desired
- 1 pinch chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp fresly grated parmesan
- 1 pinch paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Mix the garlic and the butter well with a small fork or spoon until the garlic is evenly incorporated into the butter spread.
- Either cut the bread lengthwise as shown here or cut it into sections across.
- With a butter knife, generously spread butter on the inside of the bread on every side.
- Wrap the bread in foil, either open or closed, and bake for 10 minutes. Check, and if closed, open the foil so the edges of the bread get crispy while the buttered parts stay soft and juicy. 10-15 minutes of cooking time.
- Place in a bread basket with a napkin or towel around it to keep it warm.
- Serve hot, immediately.
If desired
- Add freshly grated parmesan, paprika, or chopped parsley on top for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 8gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 630mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 212IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg
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