How to Make Garlic Bread

Garlic bread goes well with many pasta dishes, as well as poultry, beef and fish. It is a dinner staple that is guaranteed to please. Makes two loaves.

Things You'll Need

• 1/4 c. olive (not virgin) oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• aluminum foil
• 1 tbsp. minced parsleys
• 3 tbsp. unsalted butters
• 2 baguettes (12 inches long)
• Aluminum Foil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. In a small food processor or a blender, puree garlic with salt, butter and oil until smooth.

3. 

   Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in parsley.

4. 

   Cut baguettes crosswise into 1-inch sections without cutting all the way through the bottom.

5. 

   Spread garlic mixture in each cut, and spread remaining mixture on the tops of the baguettes.

6. Wrap baguettes loosely in foil and bake for 10 minutes.

7. Open foil to expose the tops of baguettes and bake for 5 more minutes, or until hot and crusty.

Tips & Warnings

• When entertaining, consider spreading the slices domino style (one behind the other) on top a bed of kale, resting on a platter.