Ultimate Homemade Garlic Bread

Directions

• Bread Preparation – Carefully slice the bread loaves lengthwise down the middle. Open them up and place the cut sides facing upward on the prepared baking sheet. This exposes more surface area for the garlic butter mixture.
• Garlic Butter Creation – In a medium-sized bowl, blend the softened butter with minced garlic, freshly chopped parsley, and sea salt until you achieve a uniformly mixed paste. This step introduces a burst of flavors that will infuse into the bread.
• Application of Garlic Butter – Evenly spread the garlic butter mixture over the cut surfaces of the bread. Use a butter knife or back of a spoon to spread it all the way to the edges, ensuring every bite has a delicious taste. It should take around 3-5 minutes.
• Baking – Place the prepared bread into the preheated oven. Bake for about 10-15 minutes until the bread is golden around the edges. This baking time allows the bread to get crisp on the outside while staying soft inside.
• Optional Cheesy Delight – For a cheesy version, sprinkle your chosen cheese over the bread about 2 minutes before the end of baking. This allows the cheese to melt beautifully over the top without burning.