How long does it take to make Garlic Bread?
Soft butter with crushed garlic; slice the baguette 2–3 cm thick without cutting through the bottom, wrap in foil and bake at 180°C (355°F) for 15 minutes, then open and bake 5–10 more minutes, until the bread is golden and crisp.
40 minTotal
19 minActive time
21 minSetting
Step by Step
| # | What to do | How long |
|---|
| 1 | Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F) | 12 min |
| 2 | Mix the butter and garlic into a smooth spread | 1 min |
| 3 | Slice the bread 2–3 cm thick, without cutting all the way through, so the slices stay attached at the bottom | 5 min |
| 4 | Spread the butter mixture between all the slices | 1 min |
| 5 | Wrap the bread in foil and place on a baking sheet | 1 min |
| 6 | Bake 15 minutes | 20 min |
How to Tell It's Done
- until the butter has melted and the bread is hot
- until the bread is golden and crisp
Tips
- Put things in the oven only once it's reached temperature, after the heating light has gone off: an oven that hasn't reached temperature changes baking times, and the bake burns outside or stays underbaked.
- The attached bottom holds the bread together in the oven, and at the table everyone pulls off a slice with its butter.
- The foil traps the steam: the butter melts and soaks into the slices before the crust dries out, and only at the end, uncovered, does the bread turn golden.
Common Mistakes
- Check by the cue (until…), not just the clock: every oven bakes a little differently.
More Ways
- Garlic bread: crusty bread brushed with melted butter or olive oil with crushed garlic, baked in the oven for a few minutes.
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