Description
Garlic bread by jamie oliver delivers a mouthwatering blend of crispy baguette and rich, herby garlic butter. Fragrant herbs and melted butter create an irresistible side dish you’ll crave with every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large loaf French or Italian bread
- ½ cup (113 g / 4 oz) butter, softened
- 2 heaping tsp minced garlic (about 2 large cloves)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup (25 g / 1 oz) grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), positioning the rack centrally for uniform heat distribution.
- Flavor Fusion: Blend softened butter with minced garlic, Italian herbs, and Parmesan cheese into a cohesive, aromatic spread that will infuse the bread with rich, savory notes.
- Bread Transformation: Slice French bread horizontally, lavishly coating each half with the herb-butter mixture, ensuring complete and uniform coverage that penetrates every crevice.
- Baking Process: Position bread halves cut-side up on a rimmed baking sheet, allowing optimal heat circulation to create a crisp, golden exterior.
- Heat Treatment: Bake for 10 minutes to melt butter thoroughly, then broil for 2-3 minutes, carefully monitoring to achieve a perfectly caramelized, slightly charred surface without burning.
- Serving Finale: Allow bread to rest momentarily, then slice into delectable 1-inch portions, serving immediately while maintaining maximum crispness and warmth.
Notes
- Butter Softening Tip: Allow butter to sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes before mixing to ensure smooth, easy blending with herbs and garlic.
- Garlic Intensity Control: Adjust minced garlic quantity based on personal preference, ranging from mild to robust flavor profiles.
- Bread Selection Strategy: Choose a fresh, crusty French bread with a sturdy texture to prevent sogginess and maintain crisp edges during baking.
- Broiling Watchpoint: Keep a close eye during the final 2-3 minutes to prevent burning, as ovens vary in heat intensity and can quickly turn golden brown to charred.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Broiling
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg