Description
This delicious sourdough garlic bread features crusty, flavorful sourdough slathered with a rich garlic-herb butter blend and baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a side dish for pasta, soups, or salads, it combines the tangy taste of sourdough with the savory notes of fresh garlic and parsley for a comforting and tasty treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Garlic Butter Mixture
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113g)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (15g)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (3g)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (1g)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) (1g)
Bread
- 1 loaf sourdough bread (about 450g)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the garlic bread.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix until well incorporated, creating a flavorful garlic herb butter.
- Slice the Sourdough Bread: Slice the sourdough loaf in half lengthwise. You can further cut each half into four smaller pieces for easier serving, or keep the loaf whole if preferred.
- Spread the Garlic Butter: Using a pastry brush, generously spread the garlic butter mixture over the cut sides of the sourdough bread, ensuring an even coating for maximum flavor.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the bread halves or pieces cut-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. This prevents sticking and helps with easy cleanup.
- Bake the Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the butter is bubbling, indicating the bread is perfectly toasted.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving. This helps the flavors meld and prevents burns from hot butter.
Notes
- You can add extra herbs like oregano or thyme for additional flavor variations.
- For a cheesier garlic bread, sprinkle grated Parmesan or mozzarella cheese on top before baking.
- Red pepper flakes are optional and can be adjusted based on your preferred spice level.
- Use room temperature butter for easier mixing and spreading.
- If you do not have fresh garlic, garlic powder can be used as a substitute, but fresh garlic provides a more robust flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 75g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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