Homemade Garlic Bread
Deliciously buttery and garlicky homemade garlic bread, perfect as a side for pasta or a snack.
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Ingredients
Yields 1 loaf
- (1) loaf French bread
- (1/2 cups) unsalted butter, softened
- (4 cloves) garlic, minced
- (1/4 cups) fresh parsley, chopped
- (1/2 teaspoons) salt
- (1/4 teaspoons) black pepper
- (1/4 teaspoons) red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190 °C).
- 2
In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, with 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (if using). Mix until well combined. Add 2/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional).
- 3
Slice the loaf of French bread in half lengthwise.
- 4
Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
- 5
Wrap the bread halves in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until the bread is warm and the butter is melted.
- 7
For a crispy top, remove the foil and broil for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
- 8
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then slice and serve.
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