Garlic Bread Crusty Herbs (Printable)
Crusty bread infused with garlic butter and fresh herbs, baked until golden and aromatic.
# What You Need:
→ Bread
01 - 1 large baguette or Italian loaf
→ Garlic Butter
02 - 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 4 large garlic cloves, finely minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)
06 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Topping (optional)
08 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan or mozzarella cheese
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Slice the baguette in half horizontally, then cut each half into 4 pieces, yielding 8 slices.
03 - In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, chives if using, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
04 - Generously spread the garlic butter over the cut sides of each bread slice.
05 - Arrange the bread slices buttered side up on the baking sheet and sprinkle with grated cheese if desired.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the bread is golden and butter is bubbling. For extra crispiness, broil for 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully.
07 - Serve hot, optionally garnished with additional parsley.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- This recipe gives you that perfect garlicky butter spread as if sharing a little secret from a close kitchen friend
- It quickly became my go-to side because it pairs effortlessly with so many meals and cheers up any dinner table
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- Softening your butter properly is key — too cold it won't spread well, too warm and it can get greasy
- Adding fresh herbs really lifted the flavor and made it feel homemade rather than store-bought
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- For extra flavor, I sometimes toast the garlic lightly before mixing it into the butter
- Wrapping the bread in foil for half the baking time helps keep it moist while still getting that crusty top