California French Bread (Better Than Garlic Bread)

French bread is known for its crispy crust and soft interior, while California cuisine emphasizes fresh and local ingredients. This recipe combines the best of both worlds, creating a flavorful and aromatic bread that is even better than traditional garlic bread.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.

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California French Bread (Better Than Garlic Bread)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: California, French Courses: Appetizer, Bread, Dinner Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1500

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 piece French baguette
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• 3 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Parsley
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cut the French baguette into slices, without cutting all the way through.
3. In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic cloves, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.
4. Spread the garlic butter mixture between the slices of the baguette.
5. Wrap the baguette in aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
6. Unwrap the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to crisp up the bread.
7. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 2g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.