How to Make Really Good Garlic Bread 

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Microwave and garlic powder and store-bought french bread!? I love this channel, it is for real people.

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mmmm...garlic butter. One of life’s little gems.

I tried this recipe over the summer and it was a hit with my dinner guests. I didn't want to dirty a second pan, so I squished it with the cutting board after flipping it, and it came out just fine 👌🏻

"OMG", this tutorial is what I've been looking for. Thank you,thank you. I finally found my go to garlic bread recipe. Love y'all.😋

Years ago when I had visitors from Italy, they put some sliced bread on a grill and got it nice and toasted. Then they rubbed a garlic clove on the toast. The toast acted as a rasp on the clove, and the oil softened the toast. At some point you will get no more garlic because the toast surface is softened by the garlic oil. It's self-adjusting. Finally, a little salt and olive oil to finish. Voila, garlic toast made easily. Occam's Razor.

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the secret to my amazing garlic bread is onion powder mixed in, it just does something magical

This garlic bread is delicious. It's my go-to with pasta, or a side of meatballs, and even with a salad. Sometimes I make a double batch of the garlic paste and leave it in the fridge so it's available any time I want garlic bread. When I want garlic bread I just scoop some of the paste out, put it in a small bowl, and leave it on the counter until it's room temp, then I make garlic bread per the rest of the directions. I've used all kinds of bread with this paste and every single time it's delicious. Just follow the cooking directions as far as oven temp and flipping the bread.

Awesome. I love chef Keith he’s an amazing chef, making this.

Keith is always awesome to watch. Just made this and wow it is a game changer!

I broil it and it's perfect crust on the outside and soft on the inside and I use both fresh and powder and sometimes just powder...and tonight I added mozzarella and bacon, omg... with homemade spaghetti sauce with some sausages in it.. 😆😆

This was really revolutionary! So many excellent lil mini tips that equate to literally the best garlic bread possible. Thanks guys!

Now that’s what I’m talking about, this looks awesome and so simple! I love that golden crust yum!

I finally tried it and it was amazingly good

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Thanks for showing this episode. I love garlic bread. I grow my own garlic so that I can get the flavors I want.

I make this all the time. It's great!

This garlic toast, a chunk of parmesan, some good cappicolla. That's all I need!

This is a fabulous recipe. I've tweaked it by using italian rolls (same as the loaf but smaller, Vons has them). They freeze beautifully so you can always have garlic bread in a few minutes. I just freeze unwrapped and then indivually wrap in Freeze-tite.

i always add grated parmesan on top of my garlic bread before putting it in the oven. I also do it under the broiler

This was THE BEST garlic bread I’ve ever had in my life!!! Sooooo good 😋

Substitute paprika for the cayenne pepper and grate pecorino cheese over the butter for a nice crust. This is how my family makes it.

Butter is like hot sauce. It will make anything better!

This has been a chase for my entire cooking life. How to make the perfect garlic bread as well as the perfect garlic bread sandwich. I got it! Thanks ATK

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Great recipe. Everyone loves this version!

Brad Leone has ruined garlic allicin for me, I believe.

he's very well presented...and a calming vocal delivery...!

Looks good I'll give it a try.. Thank You

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Made this last night. Not gonna lie and say it was fantastic . Just decent garlic bread. Needs more flavor.

I want enough garlic on my garlic bread that makes everyone leave me alone hahaha

I do mine like this, but I put do the cooked garlic, then put fresh raw garlic (no powder). Then parmigiano-reggiano cheese on it so when I flip it.... and it browns. It is so good, and crunchy. I also use olive oil, at first and then put the cold butter. Great with a nice salad, glass of wine or cold beer.

Garlic bread has always alluded my efforts-I now buy from a restaurant when I remember to plan for it. I am going to try the test kitchen version, looked and sounded perfect!1 glad the Test Kitchen continues.

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Looks absolutely delicious. Ty

Awesome technique. Thank you!

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I love garlic bread!! Yum!!

This looks wonderful. Need garlic bread tomorrow morning for breakfast but that is a long process for a side item.

That and some good sauce and I'm in heaven!! Thanks y'all!!

Oh thank you for sharing this delicious Garlic Butter Bread😋 yummm

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VERY CLOSE, ATK!!! 1 head garlic - pressed into a paste 1.5 sticks of GOOD butter (Kerrygold) Mix and heat in microwave until warm Finely chop 1/4 C flat leaf parsley add into warm garlic butter mixture, let sit Cut loaf of french bread from top down, on a large bias, but stop JUST short of through. You should have a loaf that looks like a an angled zipper, each slice about 1/2 to 3/4" wide. Spoon a TBLS or 2 of the mixture in between each slice, do not worry about getting it on both sides of each slice. paint the exterior of the whole loaf with any leftover garlic mixture and bake it at 350 for about 5 to 7 mins, until just slightly golden brown exterior. cut through the bottom of each slice and serve immediately. Doing it vertically, results in an absolutely insane soft interior, with a crunchy satisfying exterior. Give it a shot!!

looks stunning

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That is some great looking garlic bread and I am glad to see this video which shows us how to make it at home.

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Thanks so much

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Can wait use this method!

Just as you said…Perfect!

Love Garlic bread!

I have made this once so I don’t know how it is normally but, I recommend adding mozzarella cheese in with the “garlic baby food” especially if you (like me) added to much butter and it didn’t turn into more of a baby food consistency, because I found that it helped make it more like a spread than just a butter liquid. I haven’t tried it without the extra cheese but with the cheese it was really good. I also added a bit of Mexican cheese blend on top.

This looks so good

I'm drooling.

It turned out so delicious. I really recommend this recipe/method. My family loved it!

I'm definitely gonna try this

Thanks. I can’t wait to try this.

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Love the upside down with the sheet pan on top to make it golden brown crust trick!

looks and sounds delish!

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Tried this last night OMG it's truly the best!!!

5:09 Dude. That's some amazing looking garlic bread.

stick butter-1 garlic-4-6 cloves fresh Parmesan cheese-1 tub paprika parsley flakes Italian seasoning sour dough bread-1 loaf cut 1/2 chop garlic finely-add to softened butter and mix well spread on bread then sprinkle Parmesan generously, then Italian seasoning, parsley flakes and top with paprika cook at 350 for 10-15 minutes... also seal completely with alum foil...

love the recap at the end

I always put it in the broiler but I add Parmesan cheese and paprika sometimes dried parsley on the top ..will try this ..thank you

That looks AWESOME!

Can't wait 2 try this! Thank u.

My main issue with garlic bread is that, well, there's rarely enough GARLIC in there. In most cases, while it might smell divine when fresh out the oven and a couple minutes later, it really gets bland and the smell dissipates fairly quickly. Then again, I'm Greek and, like all Mediterannean people, I absolutely love the intensity of garlic. Any idea on how to maintain the flavor for as long as possible?

Oh yeah, making it this weekend!

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Can’t wait to try this!!! Looked so so so delicious!!!!

Trying this tonite

a healthier alternative is to use virgin olive oil rather than butter. I save money using day old baguettes, I prefer to slice and slather the bread on all sides to get an all around flavor soaked in garlic. A good way of making your own garlic bread croutons or hors d'oeuvre/tapas toast is to simply slow bake smaller pieces of your favorite bread on a low heat setting until they're crunchy.

Oh that looks awesome I have definitely got a try love garlic bread with spaghetti and lasagna😋💜💕💕💕

Going to try the garlic bread! I could never be a Vampire or Werwolf! I love garlic on everything!!!! Thanks

I wrote it down so you don't have to: Garlic Butter Spread Recipe Equipment: • 2 baking sheets similar in size • Microplane (if you cheese grater had that really fine grate side, you can use that) Takeaways: • By combining melted butter and softened butter, you end up with a "perfect" paste for spreading. • The supermarket loaf makes for better garlic bread rather than artisan loaves. • Use of the normal 350°F temperature requires a longer bake and tends to dry the bread out. The use of a higher temperate, 450°F (232°C), will help retain the moisture. • Flipping the bread on it buttered side at the 5 minute mark and placing some weight via a baking sheet, will provide more good surface contact for a better baked crust. Ingredients: • 1 supermarket Italian loaf of bread, halved horizontally • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted • 1/4 cup softened butter (room temp) • 1 TBSP grated garlic using a microplane (4-5 cloves) • 1 tsp garlic powder (granulated garlic is okay too) • 1 tsp water • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) 2. Hydrate your garlic powder by combining the garlic powder and water. Mix well and let it sit for 5 minutes 3. Place grated garlic in a microwavable bowl with the *melted* butter. Place in the microwave for 1 minute. Should be bubbling gently around the edges when its done. 4. Combine all remaining ingredients and mix into a paste. 5. Spoon the garlic butter paste down the center of the loaves. Go back with a spatula and spread it evenly on inner surface of bread. 6. Place bread on a baking sheet and place in center rack of a preheated oven and cook for 3-4 minutes. 7. Remove and flip bread over, placing buttered side down. Take a second baking sheet and press down lightly. Place it back into the oven with 2nd baking sheet on top for 5-10 minutes (times vary per oven). Note: in the video, they removed theirs at 8 minutes.

Love Garlic bread! Briget, you're hair looks beautiful down!!

My mouth is watering. I have to go try this.

No no take great Italian bread sop up good olive oil on the cut side. Bake till the surface is crisp. Then garlic, salt pepper oregano and Parm cheese. Broil till golden. Now that’s delish

A good bread, Italian style is grilled bread rubbed with garlic clove and olive oil. Nothing beats it.

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I make the butter this way (shy of the cayenne) but I put it on the grill to toast it and people love it.

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I appreciate that they did not use the word Italian in describing this recipe (other than in the use of an "Italian" style loaf of bread). While beloved and common in the USA and maybe (should be) elsewhere, you won't find American Garlic Bread in Italy. The closest you'll find there is Bruschetta (from the Italian word bruciare, to burn.) Where thick slices of bread are grilled over a wood fire until the top is toasted and crusty, rubbed with a garlic clove and then brushed with olive oil and sprinkles of salt and pepper. Toppings can be added like chopped tomato, but it is also served plain. Both Garlic Bread and Bruschetta are delicious and diferent.

"Really good" is too modest. Made this recipe 5x since discovering...truly is the BEST garlic bread I've ever made

This looks amazing!

Almost 1:00 AM, but I want some of that Garlic Bread and Spaghetti right now!!!

Bridget, you are looking amazing these days!