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Garlic Bread with Regular Sliced Bread (Homemade Garlic Toast)

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This easy garlic bread with sliced bread recipe makes use of regular bread for a flavor-packed toast, all in under 20 minutes, with just 5 ingredients.
Jem @ The Fruity Jem
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Serving Size 6 slices

Ingredients

  • 5 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 2 Tablespoon parsley leaves finely chopped
  • 4 Tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 6 slices sliced bread (opt for whole grain/whole wheat for a healthier choice)

Instructions

  • Peel and finely mince the garlic. You can also use a microplane or a hand grater.
    Remember that the more fine you mince the garlic, the better the flavor will blend together.
  • Snap off the parsley leaves and remove the stems. You can use the stems in soups or in casserole dishes, but we only want the leaves for this recipe.
    Once this is done, finely chop your parsley leaves.
  • Add all the ingredients (except the bread) to a small bowl and mix.
  • Using either a spoon or a pastry brush, spread the olive oil mixture evenly on one side of the bread.
  • Bake the bread in the oven at 425 °F (218 °C) for 3 minutes, or 4 minutes if you want a crustier bread. The bread should be golden brown.
  • (Optional but recommended if you want crusty bread): Flip and then bake further for 3 more minutes.

Notes

Tips
  • Garlic and Parsley Prep: The finer you mince the garlic and parsley, the better they'll blend for richer flavor. Take that extra minute to finely mince them!
  • Crispiness Control: Keep a close watch while baking for the perfect level of crispiness. You can easily adjust by adding or subtracting a minute or two to match your preference.
    • Always remember that it's better to undercook than to burn, as you can add extra baking time to undercooked food, but burnt food is irreversible.
  • Serve Fresh: Garlic bread is best when served fresh. If needed, briefly reheat in the oven. Alternatively, freeze the prepared bread and bake it before serving to maintain its freshness (see freezing section in the post above).
  • Toast Your Way: You can toast your bread using the oven, toaster, air fryer, or a trusty frying pan.
  • Storage, Meal Prep, and Freezing Notes: See the post above for a comprehensive guide on this!