Garlic Bread Crispy Slices (Print Version)

Crispy golden bread slices brushed with fragrant garlic herb butter, perfect alongside pasta or fresh salads.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 1 baguette or Italian loaf, sliced into 8 pieces approximately ¾ inch thick

→ Garlic Butter

02 - 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)
06 - ½ teaspoon salt
07 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Topping

08 - 1.5 ounces grated Parmesan cheese

# How-To:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F or prepare a grill at medium-high heat.
02 - Combine softened butter with minced garlic, parsley, chives if using, salt, and pepper until thoroughly blended.
03 - Place bread slices evenly on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
04 - Generously spread the garlic butter over each slice ensuring full coverage.
05 - Optionally sprinkle grated Parmesan evenly atop the buttered bread slices.
06 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden and crisp or grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side until toasted.
07 - Serve warm as a side dish or appetizer.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Buttering the bread yourself means you control every single flavor note
  • The aroma while baking will have everyone hovering around the oven
02 -
  • Soggy bread happens when butter is too cold or sliced too thin
  • Burnt garlic tastes bitter so watch your oven closely during those last few minutes
03 -
  • Buttering both sides creates an incredibly crispy exterior
  • Let the butter soften completely at room temperature for easier spreading
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