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Homemade Garlic Bread
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 450℉.
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Place the garlic slices in a mortar and pestle and crush to form a paste. (Alternatively, place in a small bowl and use the back of a spoon to crush.)
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Place the garlic in a small bowl with half of the butter and melt for 1 minute in the microwave.
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Whisk in the salt, cayenne pepper and garlic powder until well incorporated, then whisk in the remaining butter.
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Cut the loaf in half through the middle, then spread the garlic butter all over the cut edges of the loaves.
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Place the sliced loaves on a cookie sheet and bake for 3 minutes until garlic butter is melted into the bread. Remove from oven.
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Take a second baking sheet and press down on the top of the loaf to form a “press.”
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Bake for 6-8 minutes, checking at the 5 minute mark to prevent the minced garlic from burning. The bread should be deeply golden and will have a few dark brown spots, especially where the minced garlic is concentrated.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Roast Fresh Garlic First 🧄Roast whole garlic cloves in butter for 2-3 minutes before mincing to develop a deeper, sweeter flavor that won't overpower the bread.
- Room Temperature Butter Spreads Evenly 🧈Let butter soften at room temperature for 15 minutes before mixing with garlic—this ensures smooth, even distribution across the bread without tearing.
- Split the Loaf Lengthwise 🔪Cut your Italian bread horizontally into two halves rather than slicing individual pieces; this creates more surface area for garlic butter and promotes even toasting.
- Toast Crust-Side Down First ⏱️Place bread crust-side down on the baking sheet for the first 2 minutes to crisp the exterior, then flip and apply garlic butter for golden, crispy results.
- Bloom Spices in Warm Butter 🌶️Mix garlic powder and cayenne pepper directly into warm melted butter for 1 minute before spreading—this releases their essential oils and intensifies the flavor profile.
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Vegetarian
Low Sugar
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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