GARLIC BREAD

Mouth-watering Garlic bread

This is a very simple and mouth-watering recipe, easy to make at home. This bread can be eaten just by itself as a snack or as a side dish with pasta or pizza. I posted this recipe on a special demand by my dear friend :) Enjoy!!!

Ingredients :-

4 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature - this is important)
2 tbsp extravirgin olive oil
6 big cloves of garlic grated
salt (acc. to taste)
1 tsp italian seasoning
1/2 tsp crushed black pepper
2-3 pinches red chilli flakes
1 loaf of ciabatta bread

Bread ready to go in the oven

Directions :-
 
1.  Pre heat oven to 425° F.
 
2.  Mix all the above ingredients (except bread) properly in a bowl. 
 
3.  Cut the bread in half, horizontally and spread the above mixture evenly on both the halves. 

Bread lathered with garlic spread

 
4.  Arrange the loaves butter side up and bake at 425° F for 7-10 mins. until golden on top and crunchy on the sides.

5.  Cut them into 1-inch thick slices using a serrated knife and serve warm.

Variations :-

1.  For a nice cheesy touch, spread grated mozzarella and parmesan cheese mixture on top and let it sit in the oven for 2-3 mins. till cheese is melted.

2.  Try making this bread using french or italian baguette or any multigrain loaf. To make the bottom crunchy, you can let it sit in the oven for a couple more mins. (just keep an eye on it so it doesn't burn). I tried making this with multigrain loaf and it tasted awesome! and of course it is healthy.

3.  To make herb-garlic bread, omit the italian seasoning and chilli flakes. Instead, add 1 tsp each of fresh cut rosemary and thyme to the above mixture and bake it. It tastes wonderful!

Garlic bread