Crispy Garlic Herb Butter Bread (Printable)

Crispy baguette slices with aromatic garlic-herb butter, baked until golden and savory.

# Ingredient List:

→ Bread

01 - 1 baguette or Italian loaf, cut into 8 slices (approximately 3/4 inch thick)

→ Garlic Butter

02 - 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Topping

08 - 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F or heat a grill to medium-high heat.
02 - Combine softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, chives, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
03 - Place bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
04 - Spread a generous layer of the garlic butter mixture over each bread slice, ensuring complete coverage.
05 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly over buttered slices if desired.
06 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until bread achieves golden brown color and crispy texture. If using a grill, toast for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
07 - Remove from oven and serve immediately as an accompaniment to pasta, soups, or salads.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of fresh herbs and real garlic creates restaurant quality flavor in minutes
  • Crispy edges with a soft buttery center are impossible to resist
02 -
  • Room temperature butter is non negotiable because cold butter creates unmixed chunks that burn in the oven
  • Do not skip the parchment paper because the sugar in the butter will make a mess of your baking tray
03 -
  • Watch closely after 8 minutes because it goes from golden to burnt faster than you expect
  • Letting the butter mixture sit for 15 minutes before spreading lets the garlic flavors develop
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