Step 1: Slice the Bread

Place the French bread or baguette on a cutting board. Using a bread knife, slice the bread into individual portions, ensuring not to cut all the way through if you want to keep the loaf together, or slice completely through for individual pieces.

Step 2: Prepare Garlic Butter

Place 100 grams of butter (or canola-based margarine) into a small dish. Microwave it for approximately 10 seconds, just enough to soften it, not melt it completely. Add 2 teaspoons of minced garlic and a small amount of parsley flakes to the softened butter. Mix all ingredients thoroughly with a spoon until well combined.

Step 3: Assemble Garlic Bread

Take each sliced piece of bread and generously spread the prepared garlic butter mixture on one side. Once buttered, place the slices back together to form the original loaf shape.

Step 4: Wrap and Bake

Split the buttered bread into two portions. Place each portion on a piece of aluminum foil and wrap it up securely. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Place the foil-wrapped garlic bread directly on the oven racks and bake for approximately 15 minutes.

Step 5: Serve

Once baked, carefully remove the garlic bread from the oven. Unwrap the foil and serve immediately. The bread should be golden with the butter mixture melted and infused throughout.

• Using store-bought French bread or baguette saves time and effort compared to baking bread from scratch.

• Soften the butter in the microwave for about 10 seconds to make it easier to mix with garlic and parsley.

• Adjust the amount of minced garlic to your personal taste preference for a stronger or milder flavor.

• Add grated cheese (like mozzarella or parmesan) on top before baking for cheesy garlic bread.

• Experiment with different herbs like oregano or chives for varied flavor profiles.

• Use different types of bread such as ciabatta or sourdough for a different texture and taste.