Garlic bread

Here’s a classic garlic bread recipe — crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and loaded with buttery garlic flavor. Perfect as a side for pasta, soup, or just on its own!

🧄 Classic Garlic Bread

🍞 Ingredients:

• 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread, halved lengthwise

• ½ cup (1 stick / 115 g) unsalted butter, softened

• 3–4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried)

• ¼ teaspoon salt (optional, to taste)

• Optional: ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese or shredded mozzarella

🔪 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).

2. Make garlic butter:
   In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt.
   (Add cheese here if using for cheesy garlic bread.)

3. Spread:
   Spread the garlic butter evenly over the cut sides of the bread.

4. Bake:
   Place the bread halves on a baking sheet, buttered side up.
   Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden and butter is melted.

5. Optional broil:
   For a crispier top, broil for 1–2 minutes — but watch closely to prevent burning.

6. Serve:
   Slice and serve warm. Best enjoyed fresh!

🧀 Variations:

• Cheesy garlic bread: Add mozzarella or a mix of Italian cheeses before baking.

• Herb twist: Add basil, oregano, or thyme to the butter mix.

• Garlic knots: Use pizza dough, tie into knots, brush with garlic butter, and bake.