Seed Oil Free Classic Garlic Bread
Crispy on the outside, tender in the middle, and loaded with garlicky butter — this is the kind of bread that disappears from the table before anything else does. Most store-bought garlic breads and restaurant versions are made with margarine or sprayed with industrial vegetable oils, so avoiding seed oils usually means skipping this classic altogether. Here, real unsalted butter does all the heavy lifting, delivering rich flavor without any of the refined oils that sneak into so many convenience versions. Fresh minced garlic and flat-leaf parsley keep things bright and aromatic, while an optional dusting of Parmesan adds a savory, slightly nutty finish right under the broiler. The broiler is the secret weapon — it gets the surface golden and bubbling in just a few minutes, giving you that irresistible crunch without drying out the soft interior. It's the kind of simple, honest cooking that proves you don't need shortcuts to get something truly satisfying 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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