Artificial Food Coloring Free Garlic Bread
Golden, garlicky, and impossibly fragrant, this is the kind of bread that disappears from the table before anything else does. Every ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like — real butter, fresh garlic, flat-leaf parsley, a pinch of salt and pepper — so there's no guesswork about what's actually going into your food. That matters more than people realize with store-bought garlic breads, which can sneak in artificial dyes and color additives to achieve that picture-perfect golden look. Here, the color comes entirely from the oven doing its job: butter bubbling at the edges, Parmesan catching just enough heat to turn lightly golden, and the crust crisping up naturally. The two-stage baking method — foil tent first, then uncovered — keeps the inside soft while the outside gets that satisfying crunch. Slice it crosswise and serve it hot, because this one is absolutely best straight off the cutting board.
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6 servings
- 1 large baguette or italian loaf (about 16 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
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp finely grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using, stirring until evenly mixed.
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