Garlic Toast with Butter (Print View)
Golden garlic butter spread on crispy bread, perfect for pairing with soups or salads.
# Ingredient List:
→ Bread
01 - 4 slices rustic bread (e.g., baguette or sourdough)
→ Garlic Butter
02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How to Make:
01 - Set the oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for toasting.
02 - Combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
03 - Spread the prepared garlic butter evenly over one side of each bread slice.
04 - Place bread slices buttered side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes until edges turn golden and toast is crisp.
06 - Remove from oven and serve warm alongside soups, salads, or pasta.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It takes five minutes to prepare but tastes like you've been fussing over it all afternoon.
- The edges get impossibly crispy while the butter stays rich and garlicky, creating this perfect contrast in every bite.
- It's the kind of side dish that somehow steals the show at the table.
02 -
- Don't use cold butter or it'll sit on top of the bread like frosting instead of melting in—softened butter is non-negotiable.
- Watch the oven closely during the last minute or two; the difference between perfectly golden and slightly burnt happens faster than you'd think.
03 -
- Always use softened butter—cold butter won't spread evenly, and melted butter will just slide right off the bread.
- Trust your nose and your eyes, not the timer; every oven is different, and the moment you see those golden edges and smell that toasty garlic aroma, pull them out immediately.