Description
Homemade sourdough garlic bread brings Italian comfort straight to kitchen counters with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor. Rich herb-infused butter and tangy sourdough combine into a golden, crispy side that elevates any meal for hungry bread enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 14 oz (396 grams) Sourdough Loaf
- 10 tablespoons (150 milliliters) Butter, unsalted
- 12 cloves Garlic, peeled
- ½ cup (50 grams) Parmesan Cheese, grated
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 2 tablespoons Parsley, roughly chopped
- ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt
Instructions
- Prepare the sourdough loaf by carefully cutting 1-inch thick slices without completely separating them, creating a fan-like appearance. Position the loaf on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Create a fragrant garlic infusion by combining whole garlic cloves and red pepper flakes in a small dish. Generously coat with olive oil and roast in the preheated oven at 350℉ for 20-25 minutes until garlic becomes tender and golden.
- Allow the roasted garlic to cool completely, then gently mash the softened cloves using a fork. Transfer to a mixing bowl and blend with room-temperature butter, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, fresh parsley, and grated parmesan cheese. Season with a subtle salt sprinkle.
- Carefully separate the bread slices and meticulously spread the aromatic garlic butter mixture between each slice, ensuring even distribution and maximum flavor penetration.
- Encase the prepared loaf in aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld and butter to penetrate. Uncover the bread and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, achieving a crisp, golden-brown exterior with irresistible edges.
Notes
- Infuse olive oil with garlic and red pepper flakes for a flavor-packed base that elevates the entire bread experience.
- Smash roasted garlic cloves into a creamy mixture, blending softened butter, herbs, and cheese for an irresistible spread.
- Create deep cuts in the sourdough loaf to maximize garlic butter penetration, ensuring every bite is packed with savory goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg