Seed Oil Free Garlic Bread
Golden, garlicky, and impossibly fragrant, this is the kind of bread that disappears from the table before anything else does. What makes it a smart choice for anyone avoiding industrial seed oils is refreshingly simple: the only fat here is real unsalted butter, which delivers rich flavor without a drop of canola, soybean, or sunflower oil in sight. Store-bought garlic breads and restaurant versions almost always rely on oil-based spreads or margarine blends, so making it yourself is the easiest way to stay in control of what goes on the loaf. The garlic butter comes together in one bowl with fresh parsley, salt, and a little black pepper, then gets spread generously all the way to the edges so every bite is covered. A brief covered bake followed by a few uncovered minutes gives you a soft, steamy interior with edges that turn perfectly golden and bubbling. Optional Parmesan and red pepper flakes push it from classic to genuinely craveable. Slice it up and serve it straight from the cutting board while it's still warm — it won't last long.
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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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