Garlic bread is buttery, crispy on the outside, soft inside, and packed with garlic flavor—super easy and perfect with pasta, soups, or snacks.
Classic Garlic Bread
Ingredients
- 1 baguette or any bread loaf
- 4–5 tbsp butter (softened)
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced) or 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1–2 tbsp chopped parsley or coriander
- Salt to taste
- Optional: mozzarella or cheddar cheese, chili flakes
Instructions
1. Make garlic butter
- Mix softened butter + garlic + salt + herbs
- Add chili flakes if you like a little heat
2. Prepare bread
- Slice bread lengthwise or into thick slices
- Spread garlic butter generously on each piece
3. Bake
Oven method (best)
- Preheat to 180°C (350°F)
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden
- Optional: broil 1–2 minutes for extra crispiness
Air fryer
- 180°C (350°F) for 5–7 minutes
4. Cheese option (optional but amazing)
- Add shredded cheese on top before baking
- Bake until melted and bubbly
Tips
- Fresh garlic gives stronger flavor than powder
- Don’t burn garlic—it turns bitter quickly
- Let butter soften naturally for easy spreading
- Add a pinch of parmesan for extra depth
Serving ideas
- With pasta or spaghetti
- Alongside soups (like mushroom or tomato soup)
- As a snack with dips
If you want, I can show you:
- cheesy stuffed garlic bread (Domino’s style)
- air fryer quick garlic toast version
- or a spicy chili garlic naan-style upgrade
