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    Home » Recipes » Side Dish » Garlic Herb Bread

    August 8, 2022 Recipes

    Garlic Herb Bread

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    This Garlic Herb Bread is going to go along side every bowl of pasta you ever eat. Made with a mix of fresh and dried herbs and tons of garlic butter, you'll want a whole loaf to yourself.

    Garlic Herb Bread with text

    My friend and podcast co-host Louise often says that garlic bread is her love language. Isn't it amazing how something so simple can have such a big impact on a meal? It just takes the whole experience from good to great. There's just something about crunchy bread and pungent garlic that feels like a warm hug.

    Those of us who practice kitchen witchcraft know how powerful a delicious meal can be. Even if you're just popping a frozen garlic baguette in the oven, taking that extra step to give something delicious to your loved ones can be magical. Food is energy, and it can definitely raise your vibration and bring you awesome power.

    Garlic Herb Bread whole

    What makes this Garlic Herb Bread so awesome?

    This Garlic Herb Bread is a step above the store-bought stuff, but it's still pretty simple. If you take some help from your food processor, you can bring the whole thing together in about five minutes. We've got an assertive amount of fresh garlic along with a bunch of fresh parsley. I like to round the whole thing out with a few dried herbs, but if you have more fresh herbs easily available, add those as well.

    This is the perfect accompaniment to any pasta dish. It would also be awesome with soup or stew or anything with a sauce that needs soaking up. There's a beautiful balance of crunchy and soft. And the flavor is no joke. You'll keep going back for another piece again and again.

    Garlic Herb Bread with fresh parsley

    Magical Properties of Parsley

    Parsley is ubiquitous as a diner garnish, but it's got a bright, verdent flavor all its own. And of course, it has its own metaphysical properties. Take a cue from the ancient Greeks and weave yourself a crown of parsley to celebrate success. Add it to spells for power, strength, passion, purification, and prosperity. (Source: The Modern Guide to Witchcraft by Sky Alexander)

    For more on the magical properties of the ingredients in this recipe, check the Kitchen Magick page.

    Garlic Herb Bread sliced

    Tips for making Garlic Herb Bread

    Use your favorite baguette for this. Simply slice it in half lengthwise, and cut those halves into pieces that will fit your baking sheet if needed. Add a few garlic cloves to your food processor to give them a chop. Then everything else just gets chucked in. Softened butter, fresh parsley, dried oregano and thyme, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper get blended together. Let the machine do all the work.

    Then just spread this mixture fairly thickly onto your bread and pop it in a hot oven. It's important to have your oven preheated or your bread will be soggier than you might want. When it's good and crunchy, let it cool for a few minutes so you don't burn yourself. Then just cut it into pieces and try to get it to the table without someone stealing a piece before you get there.

    What goes well with garlic bread?

    To me the obvious answer is pasta, particularly tomato based sauces. Creamy pastas would also be awesome. I love garlic bread alongside tomato soup. I think it's lovely with anything that has a sauce that needs sopping up.

    Garlic Herb Bread

    Say I love you with Garlic Herb Toast. It'll definitely make everyone who eats it feel a little more awesome.

    Looking for more awesome bread recipes? Try some Garlic & Herb Focaccia or some soft Potato Rolls.

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    Garlic Herb Bread
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    This Garlic Herb Bread is going to go along side every bowl of pasta you ever eat. Made with a mix of fresh and dried herbs and tons of garlic butter, you'll want a whole loaf to yourself.

    • Author: Renee Rendall
    • Prep Time: 5
    • Cook Time: 15
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 1 loaf 1x
    • Category: Side Dish
    • Method: Baked
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegetarian

    Ingredients

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    • 1 baguette or your favorite bread
    • 5 cloves garlic, peeled
    • 1 stick (4 ounces) butter, softened
    • ¼ cup (one big handful) fresh Italian parsley
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
    • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper

    Instructions

    1. Preheat your oven to 350 F (175 C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
    2. Slice your bread  down the middle lengthwise to open it up.
    3. Whack your garlic cloves with the flat side of your knife to remove the skin. Put them in your food processor and give them a spin for a few seconds until they're finely minced.
    4. Add the remaining ingredients to the food processor and pulse until well combined.
    5. Spread half the butter mixture on each piece of bread. Bake for 15 minutes and allow to cool for a few minutes before cutting into serving sizes.

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    Keywords: Garlic, Bread

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