Don't reserve this delicious bread for Italian meals; it goes well with almost everything.
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat broiler Preheat your broiler.
Step 2: Prepare the garlic Mince the garlic gloves with a knife or put them through a press, and then mash them with the side of a heavy knife blade until they are the consistency of paste.
TIP: You can substitute one teaspoon of garlic paste or one-half teaspoon of garlic powder per garlic clove.
Step 3: Combine garlic and butter Mix together the garlic, butter, oil, and parsley, if using, until smooth.
Step 4: Spread on bread Cut the bread in half, lengthwise, and spread the garlic-butter mixture on both halves.
TIP: Sprinkle grated cheese on top if you like.
Step 5: Broil Broil until golden brown, about five minutes.
FACT: Since 1979, Gilroy, California has hosted an annual garlic festival that includes the crowning of a "Miss Gilroy Garlic" queen.
You Will Need
Four medium garlic cloves
u00bd stick unsalted butter
softened
1 tbsp. olive oil
A loaf of Italian or French bread
4 tsp. garlic paste or 2 tsp. garlic powder (optional)
