Sourdough Garlic Bread Recipe

Yield: slices

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

This Sourdough Garlic Bread makes any meal extra special! With buttery garlic flavor, crispy golden edges, and a soft center, it’s the perfect upgrade to my Sourdough French Bread or Sourdough Discard French Bread.

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Equipment

rimmed baking sheet
sharp knife

Ingredients

113 grams salted butter 1/2 cup
3 cloves of garlic, minced
4 grams parsley, chopped 1 Tablespoon
15 grams Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (optional) 1/3 cup
flaky salt to taste
113 grams mozzarella cheese, freshly grated (optional) 1 cup

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Slice one loaf of Sourdough French Bread or Sourdough Discard French Bread in half lengthwise and place them on the prepared baking sheet, cut sides up. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix the butter, garlic, parsley and salt together until well combined. Spread evenly over bread.
113 grams salted butter, 3 cloves of garlic, minced, 4 grams parsley, chopped, flaky salt
If desired, sprinkle the cheese evenly on top of the garlic butter.
15 grams Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (optional), 113 grams mozzarella cheese, freshly grated (optional)
Bake for 15-18 minutes or until slightly golden brown on the edges. If you prefer crispier bread, bake for an additional 3-5 minutes, but keep an eye on it!
Slice with a serrated knife and enjoy!

Notes

Ingredients & Substitutions

Bread- I almost always use my Sourdough French Bread for this recipe, but if I’m short on time, my Sourdough Discard French Bread comes together in just 2 hours. Use your favorite bread, whether that’s Sourdough Ciabatta, leftover Sourdough Hot Dog Buns, Sourdough Burger Buns, or pretty much any leftover bread.
Butter- I use salted butter. If you only have unsalted butter, just add a pinch of salt. Make sure the butter’s really soft before you start so it spreads easily. If you need a dairy-free option, vegan butter works great.
Garlic: Fresh garlic gives you the best flavor. I always use my garlic press to mince it quickly. If you don't have fresh garlic, you can substitute with 3/4 teaspoon of garlic powder.
Herbs-I love adding some parsley for the fresh flavor, plus it adds a pop of color that makes my homemade garlic bread look so good on the table. You can use flat-leaf or curly parsley, or skip it entirely. Or substitute with 1 teaspoon of dried parsley.
Cheese (Optional): If you’re craving cheesy garlic bread, top each half with freshly grated parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, or both! Be sure to use freshly grated for the best melt!

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