Rye Free Classic Garlic Bread

Total time18 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time8 min

Few things hit the table with as much crowd-pleasing energy as a tray of golden, garlicky bread fresh from the broiler. This version uses a classic wheat baguette as its base, which means anyone avoiding rye can dig in without a second thought — no sneaky rye flour, rye malt, or mixed-grain loaves to worry about here. The garlic butter is made from scratch with just softened butter, fresh minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper, so you know exactly what's going into every bite. A quick pass under the broiler transforms those simple ingredients into something with crispy, caramelized edges and a rich, buttery center that's genuinely hard to stop eating. The optional Parmesan scattered on top before broiling adds a nutty, savory finish that takes it from great to unforgettable. It comes together in one bowl with no special equipment, making it an easy win whether you're pairing it with pasta, soup, or just serving it as a snack. Slice it up and get it to the table fast — it never lasts long.

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Ingredients

6 servings

1 large baguette (about 12 oz), halved lengthwise
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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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