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sliced garlic bread

Easy Homemade Garlic Bread

This easy homemade garlic bread recipe will have you wondering why you ever purchased store-bought! Made from scratch with just a few simple ingredients.

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Serving Size 8

Ingredients

  • Sourdough Loaf Italian or French loaf of bread
  • 1/2 cup softened butter salted or unsalted
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • Pinch or two of sea salt
  • Optional:
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • OR
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • For garnishing:
  • sprig of parsley

Instructions

  • First, prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  • Slice your sourdough loaf. I like to slice my slices in half making them easy to handle for all of the small hands in our home. If you purchase French bread, slice it lengthwise and then place the 2 halves on the baking sheet cut side up and if you prefer Italian bread, you can cut it into individual slices.
  • Next, make your garlic butter mixture. Place your softened butter in a small bowl, then add the minced garlic cloves (or a little bit of garlic powder), fresh parsley, and salt.
  • Mix it together and spread it evenly onto the bread.
  • Place your baking tray in the oven preheated to 425°F and bake for 10-12 minutes. If you want to make cheesy bread, sprinkle a little freshly grated parmesan cheese onto your loaves for the last 2-3 minutes of baking. Bake until the edges are a golden brown and place it on your dinner table!
  • If you prefer crispy edges, you can add 2-3 minutes to the baking time.