Description
Better-Than-Dominos Garlic Bread is a simple, homemade recipe that transforms an ordinary French baguette into a deliciously crispy and buttery garlic bread. Made with fresh garlic, unsalted butter, and optional parsley, this easy oven-baked treat offers a flavorful alternative to store-bought garlic bread, boasting fresh ingredients and a perfectly crisp crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 French stick / baguette (~60cm / 2ft long)
Garlic Butter
- 125 g / 1 US stick unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tsp fresh garlic, minced (~3 – 4 cloves)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp finely chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) to prepare for baking the garlic bread.
- Prepare the bread: Cut the French stick in half lengthwise. Then, slice it almost all the way through into thick pieces approximately 2cm (4/5 inches) apart, keeping the base intact so the loaf stays connected.
- Make garlic butter: In a bowl, combine the softened butter, minced fresh garlic, salt, and parsley if using. Mix well and taste to ensure the butter is seasoned suitably with garlic and salt.
- Spread the butter: Smear the garlic butter generously on the cut side of the bread slices. Then spread the remaining butter over the top and sides of the loaf for even coverage.
- Wrap and bake: Wrap each half of the bread loaf tightly in aluminum foil to retain moisture, and place in the preheated oven.
- Bake to crispness: Bake for 15 minutes until the crust becomes crispy. You may check through the foil carefully to monitor doneness.
- Unwrap and serve: Remove the foil and serve the garlic bread hot for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Using fresh garlic instead of pre-minced or preserved garlic enhances the flavor and avoids any sour taste common in takeout garlic bread.
- Opt for an economical French stick with a soft, thin crust instead of fancy artisan breads for the best garlic bread texture and taste.
- The garlic butter mixture can be adjusted to taste before spreading on the bread for personal preference in saltiness or garlic intensity.
- Wrapping the bread in foil during baking helps keep the bread moist inside while developing a crispy crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 287 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 502 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 44 mg
