Garlic Bread
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup/8 tablespoons unsalted butter
melted, 1 stick
- 4 fat garlic cloves
grated
- 1/2 cup Parmesan
grated
- 1/4 cup firmly packed chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper
- 1 baguette or rustic crusty loaf
- 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella
thinly sliced, optional
Directions
- 1
Heat the oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, stir together the butter, garlic, Parmesan and parsley. Add the salt and generously season with pepper. Set aside while you cut the baguette.
- 2
Cut deep slits into the baguette, 1-inch apart — don’t cut all the way through the loaf — and place the baguette on a large piece of foil. Using a teaspoon or an offset spatula, generously spread the seasoned butter inside each slit. Make sure to reach the bottom of the slit; don’t be shy here.
- 3
Wrap the baguette in the foil, place on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the baguette from the oven and unwrap the top (leave the bread on the foil). If you’re adding mozzarella, use the offset spatula or spoon to gently open each slit and tuck a piece of mozzarella in (it’s O.K. if the cheese pops out from the top a little). Return bread to the oven and bake until crisp and golden on top, another 5 minutes. Slice with a serrated knife (or tear with your hands) and serve at once.
Garlic Bread
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About this Recipe
Tired of dry, bland, or greasy garlic bread that disappoints? This recipe is your definitive guide to creating perfectly infused, flavorful garlic bread that will instantly elevate any meal, leaving behind past struggles with burned or raw garlic. No more reeking of scorched or raw garlic; this method delivers pure aromatic bliss. This recipe works just as well with delicate baguettes as it does with rustic sourdoughs and airy Italian loaves. This recipe is your definitive guide to creating perfectly infused, flavorful garlic bread that will instantly elevate any meal, leaving behind past struggles with burned or raw garlic.
The magic truly happens with the ingenious Hasselback cutting technique. Instead of merely slathering butter on top, this method involves carefully slicing into the loaf, creating individual pockets that welcome the rich garlic-butter mixture. This smart approach ensures the butter penetrates deeply, infusing every fiber with flavor, while preventing the garlic from scorching and the butter from seeping out into a messy pool.
Prepare for a truly elevated garlic bread experience. You'll be greeted by the satisfying crunch of a perfectly golden, crusty exterior, whether you choose a slender baguette or a rustic sourdough. Inside, the bread remains wonderfully tender, deeply permeated with the aromatic blend of freshly grated fat garlic cloves, savory Parmesan cheese, and bright, chopped flat-leaf parsley. A delicate balance of kosher salt and black pepper enhances the richness of the unsalted butter. For those who love an extra decadent touch, adding the optional fresh mozzarella creates irresistible pockets of gooey, melted cheese that stretch beautifully with every pull, promising a delightful texture contrast.
One of the best features of this recipe is its adaptability. You can craft this exceptional garlic bread with virtually any loaf you prefer, from a delicate baguette to a hearty rustic sourdough, or even an airy Italian loaf. The most popular variation involves transforming it into extra cheesy garlic bread by simply tucking thin slices of fresh mozzarella into each Hasselback cut before baking, making it a crowd-pleaser for cheese lovers.
This versatile garlic bread serves as the perfect companion to a wide array of dishes, from comforting pasta dinners and vibrant salads to robust stews and grilled meats. It's designed to be the star side dish, whether for a cozy family dinner or entertaining friends.