Garlic bread with sliced bread
Craving the warm, buttery aroma of homemade garlic bread? You don’t need fancy baguettes or a bakery to enjoy this comfort classic. With just a few simple ingredients and regular sliced bread, you can create golden, garlicky slices that are crispy on the edges, soft inside, and b
Ingredients
- □ 1 cup ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
- □ 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- □ 1 clove 1 clove garlic, minced
- □ 1 teaspoon ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- □ 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Baking is the step where your kitchen fills with that irresistible garlic aroma.
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Bake the Bread: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the butter has melted into the bread.
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Optional Broil: For extra crispy tops, switch to the broiler for 1–2 minutes—but keep a close eye to prevent burning.
Why This Recipe Works: Craving the warm, buttery aroma of homemade garlic bread? You don’t need fancy baguettes or a bakery to enjoy this comfort classic. With just a few simple ingredients and regular sliced bread, you can create golden, garlicky slices that are crispy on the edges, soft inside, and bursting with flavor. Perfect as a snack, side, or even a quick meal, this garlic bread recipe is fast, easy, and utterly satisfying.
Storage & Make-Ahead Tips: You can freeze the buttered slices before baking. Wrap each slice in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe bag. Bake from frozen, adding an extra 2–3 minutes to the cooking time. You can freeze the buttered slices before baking. Wrap each slice in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe bag. Bake from frozen, adding an extra 2–3 minutes to the cooking time.