Description
A perfect garlic bread with crisp edges and a tender crumb, ideal for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 g crusty baguette or Italian loaf, split lengthwise
- 113 g unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 15 ml olive oil
- 3–4 cloves garlic, finely grated
- 15 g fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 lemon, juiced (optional)
- 3–4 g kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 30 g grated Parmesan or Pecorino (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) and set a rack in the middle position.
- Slice the loaf lengthwise or make shallow cuts across the top.
- Melt 56 g butter in a small bowl, combine with 15 ml olive oil, then add grated garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; mix until smooth.
- Brush the cut sides of the bread with the garlic butter, using about 85–90 g total.
- Sprinkle with grated cheese if using.
- Bake the loaf cut-side up for 8–10 minutes.
- Broil for 30–60 seconds to achieve a crispy top.
- Let rest for 1–2 minutes, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
For a vegan option, replace butter with plant-based spread. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg