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The Secret to Garlic Bread as Good as Your Favorite European Restaurant’s

Are you tired of making garlic bread at home, only to be disappointed that it never tastes as good as the restaurant's? Well, it's time to change that! Discover the secret recipe that will take your garlic bread from bland to brilliant.

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15 September, 2024

Ingredients:

– 1 large garlic bulb

– 15ml olive oil

– 100g unsalted butter

– 1/2 teaspoon of fine salt (use Himalayan pink salt if available)

– A handful of parsley, washed and chopped finely

– 6 slices of sandwich bread

Instructions:

Preheat your oven or air fryer to 200°C.

Cut the top off the garlic bulb to expose the cloves. Place it on a piece of aluminum foil, drizzle with olive oil, and wrap it up tightly. Put it in the preheated oven and roast for 30 minutes.

Leave the butter at room temperature and add the chopped parsley and salt. Use an electric mixer to blend until smooth.

After 30 minutes, take the garlic out of the oven, open the foil, and let it cool down a bit. Then, squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and into the butter mixture. Continue mixing until smooth.

Preheat your oven or air fryer to 175°C.

Spread the garlic butter generously on the slices of sandwich bread.

Place the prepared bread slices in the oven or air fryer and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the bread is golden and toasted to your liking.

Tip:

You can mix in some grated Mozzarella or Cheddar cheese into the garlic butter before spreading it on the bread to make garlic bread with cheese – a sure favorite for the kids!

As this garlic bread takes a bit of time to prepare, you can make a big batch and freeze it for up to 3 months. Simply spread the garlic butter on slices of bread and place them directly in the freezer. When you’re ready to eat, take them out and put them straight into the oven or air fryer, baking at 175°C for 15 minutes (instead of 10) for delicious, hot garlic bread.

Frequently asked questions

The key to great garlic bread is using a generous amount of garlic, high-quality butter, and fresh herbs. It’s also important to choose the right type of bread – a crusty, chewy loaf works best. Finally, don’t be afraid to add some extra flavor with ingredients like Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.

Look for a crusty loaf with a chewy texture, such as a baguette or Italian bread. You want a bread that can stand up to the butter and garlic without falling apart.

Yes, garlic bread can be made ahead of time and frozen. Simply wrap it tightly in foil and place it in a freezer bag. It will keep for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to serve, bake it from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.

Don’t be shy with the garlic! Use a whole head of garlic for a loaf of bread. You can roast the garlic first to mellow out the flavor, or simply crush or mince it and mix it raw into the butter. If you’re concerned about the garlic being too strong, you can always start with less and add more to taste.

In addition to the butter, garlic, and herbs, you can enhance your garlic bread with ingredients like Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, oregano, thyme, or even a sprinkle of sea salt. You could also try adding chopped olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or sliced onions.