Seasoned Garlic Bread
We’ve all had the garlic bread with the “garlic salt” technique.. and I admittedly still use it often to this day. I still love garlic salt garlic bread, but lately I decided to try a more “grown up” version and let the real flavors of garlic enhance the bread itself rather than that imitation taste. It is an extremely quick and simple recipe, there are no surprise ingredients…and it pairs well with so many different meals; or it can be that ‘fancy bread’ side you use when company comes over.
Seasoned Garlic Bread
1 loaf of French or Italian bread from the bakery
4 Tbsp. butter, softened to room temperature
4 Cloves of garlic
Kosher salt
Dried basil flakes
Dried oregano flakes
With a serrated bread knife cut the loaf of bread in half down the middle lengthwise. Place each half of bread on a baking tray.
Spread 2 Tbsp. of butter on each half of bread. Using a garlic press, crush 2 cloves of garlic on each half of bread and spread evenly over the bread. Sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt, a pinch or two of dried basil leaves, and a pinch of dried oregano. Place the tray in the oven and Broil on Hi for 3-6 minutes, checking every 2 minutes to make sure the bread isn’t burning. Once the tops of the bread starts to turn golden and crispy pull the tray out of the oven. Let the bread cool for 5 minutes and then slice with a serrated bread knife into thick strip-like slices. Serve with your next salad, soup, or spaghetti meal. I can assure you there will be no leftovers!
