Ingredients
loaf soft French bread
3/4 cup unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic (finely minced, about 2 tablespoons minced)
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. dried parsley flakes
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 2
Slice loaf of bread in half and place the pieces, cut side up, on the prepared pan.
- 3
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
- 4
Add the garlic to the melted butter and remove from the heat. Allow the garlic to steep in the butter for about 3 minutes.
- 5
Add the salt and parsley to the garlic butter and stir to combine.
- 6
Use a spoon or pastry brush to coat the cut sides of the bread with the garlic butter.
- 7
Bake for 15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- 8
For extra crispiness, place under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, watching very carefully.
- 9
Slice and serve warm.