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Cut the bread in half lengthwise. Crisp up the crust side for 2 minutes.
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Garlic bread
Savour the aroma of fresh bread and enjoy the perfect combination of garlic and herbs in our classic recipe for garlic bread. Make this traditional side dish with its crunchy crust and rich, buttery, garlicky filling.
13 October, 2023
serves for
12
total time
0
HR
20
MIN
ingredients
Ciabatta loaves
2
Butter
5 oz (140g), softened
Garlic cloves
4-6, crushed
Parsley
A handful, chopped
Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp (14g), finely grated
Method
Step 01
Step 02
Combine butter, garlic and parsley in a bowl. Spread this mixture over the halved bread. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Step 03
Just before serving, place the bread on a baking tray, then grill under high heat for 5 minutes until it turns crispy and lightly golden. Allow it to cool for one minute before slicing it into thick pieces.
Tips
Any crusty bread works well for garlic bread. Ciabatta and baguette are excellent options, as they can be sliced horizontally, offering a soft side for the garlic butter.
Sprinkle with grated parmesan, grated mozzarella, or crumbled goat's cheese once the butter has been spread.
Add a spoonful of pesto to your garlic butter.
Add some garlic powder to the mix to make it even more garlicky.
Add one tablespoon of sun-dried tomato pesto to the garlic butter for an umami boost.
How to serve it
Garlic bread complements saucy pasta dishes like tagliatelle with ragù Bolognese and macaroni cheese. It also pairs well with eggplant parmigiana and meatballs or serves as a dunking companion for various soup recipes.
Looking to amaze your guests with gourmet garlic bread topped with mozzarella cheese? Take a look at our tried and tested recipe and master the art of crafting this exquisite side dish.
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