Garlic bread is an institution in the world of cuisine, universally adored as the ultimate crowd-pleaser that transcends meal boundaries. Whether paired with soups, curries, pasta, or even pizza, its irresistible combination of warm, buttery indulgence and aromatic garlic charm is an eternal favourite. The best part? You can never get tired of it, and it’s a versatile, make-ahead option> I like to prepare it in batches, freeze, and savour the deliciousness anytime.
This version of garlic bread has been tried, tested, and perfected to deliver a flavour punch that’s nothing short of spectacular. It boasts an abundance of herby, garlicky goodness that not only meets but exceeds every expectation. With each bite, you’ll experience the harmonious blend of aromatic herbs and rich garlic in perfect balance, making it an unparalleled, irresistible treat for your taste buds. Enjoy!
The Best Herby Garlic Bread
Ingredients
- 1 French baguette
- 4-6 cloves of garlic finely minced (I like to finely grate it using a microplane)
- 100 g butter just melted (@pepesaya is my pick!)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Parmesan Topping
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F)
- Prepare the Garlic Butter by combining the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Slice the baguette into 1 inch slices on a slight angle.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over each slice of the baguette.
- Place the slices of bread back into the baguette shape
- Place on your baking tray and top with grated parmesan cheese
- Place the garlic bread in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until the bread is hot, crisp and heated through.
- Serve hot straight from the oven
