Garlic Toast Golden Crisp (Printable)
Crispy golden-brown bread brushed with savory garlic butter, ideal as a warm side or appetizer.
# What You Need:
→ Bread
01 - 8 slices French bread or baguette
→ Garlic Butter
02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Topping (optional)
07 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
# How To Cook:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until uniformly mixed.
03 - Place bread slices evenly on a baking sheet.
04 - Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over each bread slice.
05 - Optionally, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese atop each buttered slice.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until edges turn golden and crisp.
07 - Remove from oven and serve immediately for optimal crispness.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Sharing this is like letting a close friend in on a simple yet unforgettable flavor hack
- It quickly became a favorite because it's unbelievably easy and always impresses guests
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- Don't skip softening the butter first; hard butter won't spread evenly and the garlic won't infuse properly
- Adding parsley last minute makes all the difference in freshness and balance against the buttery richness
03 -
- Toast the bread slightly before spreading the garlic butter for even crispiness
- The secret is to let the butter sit with garlic and herbs for at least 10 minutes before spreading to deepen the flavor