Garlic Bread

• 1 loaf French bread
• 1 stick (113g) unsalted butter, softened
• salt, to taste
• 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
• 6 garlic cloves, pressed
• 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup (50g) Parmesan cheese, shredded (can also use 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the bread in half lengthwise.

2. 2

   Mix the butter, olive oil, garlic, parsley, and salt until well combined. Spread the mixture over the bread. Sprinkle with cheese.

3. 3

   Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, until golden and lightly toasted.

4. 4

   Slice into 1-inch (2.5cm) slices, serve, and enjoy.

5. 5

   Soft Garlic Bread Variation

   Prefer a softer garlic bread? Here's another way to do it! After preparing your butter mixture, slice the bread into 1-inch pieces without cutting all the way through the bottom. Spread a teaspoon or so of the butter mixture between each slice. Wrap the loaf in aluminium foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes. This keeps the bread lovely and soft while the garlic flavour infuses throughout.