Name: Easy Garlic Bread
Cook time: 23 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 10 Servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 loaf Italian bread; 6 tablespoons salted butter; 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic

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Easy Garlic Bread

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Ingredients

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Easy Garlic Bread

1 loaf Italian bread(or ciabatta bread, 16 oz. per loaf, sliced in half lengthwise)

6 tablespoons salted butter(softened)

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

3 cloves garlic(very finely minced)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Arrange the bread halves cut-side up on the sheet.

Place the softened butter, olive oil, and garlic in a medium bowl. Stir until thoroughly mixed.

Spread the butter mixture evenly over the bread halves.

Bake the garlic bread on middle rack of oven, rotating the pan halfway through the cook time, until the bread is light golden brown at the edges, 12-18 minutes.

Check to see that bread is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Cut the bread into 2- to 3-inch slices and serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Infuse Oil Before Spreading 🧄
Gently warm your olive oil with minced garlic over low heat for 2-3 minutes before mixing with butter to release the garlic's aromatic compounds and create deeper flavor without burning.
Use Room Temperature Butter 🧈
Let your butter soften to room temperature before mixing with garlic and oil so it spreads evenly across the bread without tearing or creating bare spots.
Slice Bread Strategically ✂️
Cut your Italian bread lengthwise and then into individual portions before toasting, rather than after, to ensure even heat distribution and consistent browning on all surfaces.
Toast at Lower Temperature Longer ⏱️
Bake at 375°F for 8-10 minutes instead of high heat to allow the bread to toast through gently while the garlic-butter layer becomes golden and fragrant without burning the edges.
Finish with Fresh Parsley & Fleur de Sel ✨
Immediately after removing from the oven, top with finely chopped fresh parsley and a sprinkle of fleur de sel to add brightness, texture, and sophisticated finishing salt that elevates the simple dish.