Garlic Bread Restaurant Style
About this recipe
Garlic bread is a classic side that pairs perfectly with pasta, soups, or just about any meal. This version, inspired by Chef Jean-Pierre, offers a restaurant-style twist that makes it both delicious and easy to prepare at home.
The key to this garlic bread is the generous garlic butter spread, which is enhanced with fresh basil and optional Parmesan cheese. The technique of not cutting the bread all the way through allows for easy pull-apart slices, making it elegant and fun to eat.
Ingredient notes
- Use 100g of softened butter; you can soften it in the oven for about 1 minute or in the microwave for 15 seconds.
- For the garlic, use 3 cloves of freshly chopped garlic; adjust the amount to your taste.
- 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh basil adds a nice flavor, but you can omit it if you prefer.
Tips from Chef Jean-Pierre’s video
- Make sure the butter is softened to avoid difficulty spreading it on the bread.
- When cutting the French bread, only cut three-quarters of the way through to keep the pieces attached for easy pulling apart.
- Wrap the bread in aluminum foil before baking to keep it moist; the shiny side of the foil can be either up or down, as it doesn't affect the cooking.
Good to know
- How long does it take to make this garlic bread?
- The total time to make this garlic bread is 25 minutes.
- What temperature should I bake the garlic bread at?
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) for baking.
- How do I know when the garlic bread is done?
- Bake the wrapped bread for 15 minutes, then unwrap it, add more butter and optional Parmesan, and bake for an additional 5 minutes to crisp it up.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Chef Jean-Pierre: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Soften the butter by placing it in the oven for about 1 minute or microwave for 15 seconds.
- 3
In a bowl, mix the softened butter with chopped garlic, chopped basil, black pepper, and salt.
- 4
Cut the French bread in half lengthwise, making sure not to cut all the way through.
- 5
Spread the garlic butter mixture generously inside the bread.
- 6
Wrap the bread in aluminum foil, shiny side in or out (it doesn't matter).
- 7
Place the wrapped bread in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes.
- 8
After 15 minutes, remove the bread from the oven and unwrap it.
- 9
Brush more butter on the top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.
- 10
Return the bread to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to crisp up.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity of garlic and butter was inferred based on typical garlic bread recipes.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Chef Jean-Pierre’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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