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Garlic Bread with Everything Herb Butter

Crunchy Italian loaf slathered in her legendary garlic-herb butter β€” browned just enough, never burnt.

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Prep

10 min

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Cook

15 min

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Serves

8

πŸ§‚Ingredients

  • β€’1 loaf Italian bread (or French baguette), sliced in half lengthwise
  • β€’Β½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • β€’4 cloves garlic, minced
  • β€’2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • β€’1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
  • β€’ΒΌ tsp salt
  • β€’2 slices provolone (optional)

πŸ‘©β€πŸ³Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Line a baking sheet with foil.

  2. 2

    Mix butter, garlic, parsley, oregano, and salt in a small bowl until combined.

  3. 3

    Spread the herb butter generously over each cut side of the bread. Add provolone slices if using.

  4. 4

    Place on the baking sheet cut-side up. Bake 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.

  5. 5

    Let cool 2 minutes, then slice into even pieces. Serve immediately.

πŸ’¬ From Mom

β€œShe'd say: "The trick is soft butter β€” never cold." It spreads better and soaks into the crumb instead of sitting on top.”