Garlic Bread
Yield: About 1 cup of garlic butter and 1 loaf of bread, depending on size of loaf.
Cook Time: Broiler method: 2-3 minutes; Bake method: 15 minutes.
Tips: Garlic butter can be stored in the refrigerator for weeks.
Suggestion: Delicious served with most any main course, soup or salad.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt (regular table salt may also be used)
- 2 tablespoons fresh flat (Italian) parsley, finely chopped
Directions
Place the minced garlic on a flat work surface and place the salt on top of the garlic. Using the flat side of a large knife, smash the salt into the garlic until it forms a rough paste. Transfer garlic and salt paste into a small mixing bowl. Add butter, olive oil and parsley, and mix with fork until very well blended.
Cook your bread using one of the following methods:
Cook your bread using one of the following methods:
Broil Method (gives the bread a browned and slightly crunchy top)
Slice loaf in half lengthwise or into individual slices and apply spread to each loaf half or each slice, then broil until light golden brown (about 2-3 minutes).
Bake Method (warms the bread, yet produces a softer result)
Cut loaf either of the two ways mentioned above, and place entire loaf in a large sheet of aluminum foil, wrapping around entire loaf to seal. Cook in a preheated 350° F oven for 15 minutes.
Slice loaf in half lengthwise or into individual slices and apply spread to each loaf half or each slice, then broil until light golden brown (about 2-3 minutes).
Bake Method (warms the bread, yet produces a softer result)
Cut loaf either of the two ways mentioned above, and place entire loaf in a large sheet of aluminum foil, wrapping around entire loaf to seal. Cook in a preheated 350° F oven for 15 minutes.