Description
Garlic herb delight bread offers a symphony of Mediterranean flavors that dance across your palate. Fragrant rosemary, thyme, and roasted garlic blend into a rustic loaf promising comforting warmth and irresistible aroma you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 French loaf (large)
Herbs and Seasonings
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- Salt flakes
Wet Ingredients and Fats
- ¼ cup butter (softened)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit) to create an ideal baking environment.
- Carefully slice the French loaf horizontally, maintaining connectivity at the base to preserve the bread’s structural integrity.
- Create a fragrant garlic foundation by crushing fresh garlic cloves with sea salt using the broad side of a knife, transforming them into a smooth, aromatic paste.
- Whisk together water and garlic powder in a small mixing vessel until a uniform consistency is achieved.
- Blend softened butter with the freshly prepared garlic paste and garlic powder mixture, ensuring thorough incorporation of flavors.
- Generously distribute the herbed butter mixture between each bread slice, allowing the flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Transfer the prepared loaf to the preheated oven, baking for 12-15 minutes until the edges develop a golden, crisp exterior.
- Upon removing from the oven, immediately embellish with finely chopped fresh parsley, adding a vibrant herbaceous touch and visual appeal.
Notes
- Prep Ahead: Have all ingredients at room temperature for smooth mixing and easier spreading of the garlic butter.
- Slice Smart: Cut the French loaf carefully without slicing completely through, creating a connected accordion-style design for maximum flavor absorption.
- Garlic Crushing Tip: Using sea salt while crushing garlic helps break down the cloves more effectively and enhances the overall flavor profile.
- Butter Blend: Ensure butter is softened but not melted to achieve the perfect creamy consistency for spreading.
- Baking Watch: Keep an eye on the bread during the last few minutes of baking to prevent burning and achieve a perfect golden-brown color.
- Fresh Finish: Sprinkle fresh parsley immediately after baking to preserve its vibrant color and release maximum aromatic oils.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 135 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg