Carrageenan Free Classic Garlic Bread
Few things beat the smell of garlic butter hitting a hot oven, and this version delivers that irresistible aroma every single time. The spread comes together with just softened butter, fresh garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper — real, whole ingredients you can actually read on a label. That matters more than it sounds, because many store-bought garlic breads and flavored spreads sneak in additives like carrageenan as a stabilizer or emulsifier in the butter or dairy components. Making it from scratch here means none of that — just clean, simple ingredients doing all the work. The broiler does the heavy lifting, turning the cut surface golden and bubbling in just a few minutes, with crispy edges and a soft, buttery center. A optional scatter of Parmesan before it goes under the heat adds a salty, nutty finish that takes the whole thing over the top. Slice it up and serve it immediately — it genuinely does not last long on the table.
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6 servings
- 1 large baguette (about 12 oz), halved lengthwise
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the broiler element and preheat the broiler to high.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper, and stir until evenly mixed.
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