20 mintime
Easydifficulty
4Servings
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Classic Garlic Bread
Traditional dish · Italian-American
A quintessential side dish, this classic garlic bread features a crusty baguette generously slathered with a rich mixture of butter, garlic, and herbs, then baked until golden and fragrant.
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Ingredients
- Baguette1 loaf
- Unsalted butter1/2 cup
- Garlic cloves4
- Fresh parsley2 tbsp
- Salt1/4 tsp
- Black pepperpinch
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Slice the baguette lengthwise, but not all the way through, creating a hinge.
- 3
In a small bowl, mash the softened butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut surfaces of the baguette.
- 5
Wrap the baguette loosely in aluminum foil.
- 6
Bake for 15 minutes. Unwrap and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- 7
Slice and serve immediately.
