This simple crusty garlic bread is perfect for pairing with your favorite soups, pasta, and Italian dishes. Each slice is packed full of flavor and buttery goodness. It's so good that you'll have to be careful that it doesn't disappear before you serve it.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time6 minutesmins
Total Time11 minutesmins
Servings: 12
Calories: 126kcal
Author: Valerie Cooper
Ingredients
1french breadapprox 12 to 14 ounces and 22 to 24 inches long
1stickbutter (unsalted)softened
1tbspItalian seasoningoptional
2clovesgarlicminced
½tspfine sea salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400° F.
In a small mixing bowl, mix together the softened butter1, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, and salt.
Cut the baguette in half and then slice each half lengthwise (you'll have 4 quarters). Spread the butter evenly on the inside of each quarter of the baguette.
Place the baguette quarters on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake on the middle rack for 6 to 7 minutes or until the edges of the baguette begin to brown.
Remove from the oven, allow to cool to touch, and cut into 1-inch thick slices.