Vegetarian Garlic Bread
Few things in life hit as reliably as a tray of golden, garlicky bread pulled straight from the oven. This version builds its flavor from a compound butter made with fresh minced garlic, flat-leaf parsley, salt, and pepper — all worked together until every bite is evenly seasoned from edge to edge. The two-stage bake is the real trick here: a foil tent first to let the butter melt deep into the bread, then an uncovered blast to get those irresistible golden edges and bubbling butter across the surface. Optional Parmesan and red pepper flakes take it from classic to genuinely craveable without complicating the process at all. Everything in this recipe is plant-based or dairy, so it fits naturally into a meat-free meal without any substitutions or workarounds. Serve it alongside pasta, soup, or a big salad and watch it disappear before anything else on the table does.
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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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