Garlic Bread

This ultimate garlic bread is crisp around the edges, soft and buttery in the middle, and packed with garlic and herbs.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Diet Vegetarian

Keyword bread, bread dough

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 474kcal

1 loaf Italian bread French bread, sourdough, or baguette, about 14 to 16 ounces
1/2 cup 1 stick butter, preferably unsalted, softened to room temperature
4 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon salt such as sea salt or flaky salt, or slightly less if using salted butter

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Halve the bread lengthwise and transfer the halves to the prepared pan, cut side up.
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt. Mix until well blended. Spread the butter mixture all over the cut side of the bread.
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until the bread is golden brown around the edges. For crispier bread, add 3 to 5 more minutes, until you reach your desired level of crispness. For super soft garlic bread, wrap the halves in aluminum foil before baking and bake for 10 to 15 minutes.
When adding cheese, add it to the bread for the last 2 to 3 minutes of baking.
Slice and serve warm or room temperature.