Garlic Bread with Butter
4 servings
30 minutes
Garlic bread with butter is a true embodiment of culinary simplicity and sophistication. Its roots trace back to European cuisine, where garlic has been valued for its bold flavor and health benefits for centuries. The delicate butter softens the spiciness of the garlic, creating a harmonious blend that unfolds in the crispy crust of the baguette. This bread perfectly complements meals and serves as an excellent accompaniment to soups, pasta, or meat dishes. Its warm, aromatic, and rich flavor makes it a favorite treat on festive tables and cozy family dinners. Each crunchy slice carries the warmth of home cooking and the magic of simple yet perfect ingredients.
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
2
Cut the small tops off the heads so the cloves are slightly visible. Wrap each in foil and place on a baking sheet. Send to the oven for 1 hour until the flesh is soft. Let cool in the foil. Squeeze the flesh from the cloves into a small bowl.
- Garlic: 4 cloves
3
Add softened butter and a little salt and pepper to the garlic.
- Butter: 4 tablespoons
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
4
Cut the baguette in half lengthwise and spread the inside with paste. Put together, place on a baking sheet, and bake until golden for 12 minutes. Slice and serve.
- French baguette: 1 piece