Name: Homemade Garlic Bread
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 cloves Garlic; 0.5 cup Butter; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1.5 teaspoons Garlic powder; 1 loaf Italian bread

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Homemade Garlic Bread

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Preheat oven to 450℉.

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.)

Place the garlic in a small bowl with half of the butter and melt for 1 minute in the microwave.

Whisk in the salt, cayenne pepper and garlic powder until well incorporated, then whisk in the remaining butter.

Cut the loaf in half through the middle, then spread the garlic butter all over the cut edges of the loaves.

Place the sliced loaves on a cookie sheet and bake for 3 minutes until garlic butter is melted into the bread. Remove from oven.

Take a second baking sheet and press down on the top of the loaf to form a “press.”

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 minced fresh garlic in butter over low heat for 2-3 minutes before spreading to mellow its bite and develop a rich, sweet flavor that's far superior to garlic powder alone.
Slice and Prep Your Bread Correctly ✂️
Cut the Italian bread lengthwise in half rather than into individual slices, then score the cut surface diagonally to help the garlic butter penetrate deeper and distribute more evenly.
Toast for Crispy Perfection 🥖
Place buttered bread cut-side up on a preheated baking sheet at 400°F and broil for just 2-3 minutes rather than baking, which creates irresistibly crispy edges while keeping the interior soft.
Layer Your Seasonings Strategically 🧂
Combine fresh minced garlic with garlic powder, then add salt and cayenne pepper to the butter mixture before spreading—this creates complex depth instead of one-dimensional garlic flavor.
Use Room Temperature Butter 🧈
Soften butter to room temperature before mixing with garlic and seasonings so it spreads smoothly and evenly without tearing the bread or creating cold spots.