Classic Garlic Butter Baguette

Crisp on the outside and wonderfully soft within, this homemade garlic butter baguette is richly infused with pan-fried garlic and fresh parsley.

Ingredients

• 1 loaf baguette
• 100 g butter
• 4 cloves garlic
• 15 g fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp oil
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Finely Mince the Garlic

   

   Place peeled garlic cloves on a wooden cutting board and use a chefs knife to finely mince them into small, even pieces.

   Tip: Mincing the garlic finely ensures it distributes evenly and infuses the butter with maximum flavor.
2. 2Slice the Baguette

   

   Take a loaf of baguette and use a serrated knife to cut it crosswise into thick, uniform rounds.

   Tip: Use a serrated bread knife to achieve clean cuts without crushing the soft interior of the baguette.
3. 3Chop the Fresh Parsley

   

   Gather fresh parsley leaves and chop them finely using a chefs knife on a wooden cutting board.

   Tip: Pat the parsley dry before chopping to prevent it from sticking to the knife blade.
4. 4Saute the Minced Garlic

   

   Heat a small stainless steel pan with cold oil over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.

   Tip: Keep the heat moderate to avoid burning the garlic, which can cause a bitter taste.
5. 5Combine Garlic and Butter

   

   Transfer the stir-fried minced garlic from the pan into a mixing bowl containing softened yellow butter.

   Tip: Ensure the butter is thoroughly softened at room temperature so it mixes smoothly with the warm garlic.
6. 6Add Parsley and Seasonings

   

   Add the finely chopped parsley into the bowl with the butter and garlic mixture, ready for seasoning and final mixing.

   Tip: Add a pinch of salt and black pepper at this stage to build a well-rounded flavor profile.
7. 7Combine and Mix Garlic Butter

   

   Stir the softened butter, sautéed minced garlic, and chopped parsley together using a silicone spatula until the mixture is thoroughly combined and uniform.

   Tip: Ensure the butter is properly softened so it incorporates the garlic and herbs evenly.
8. 8Spread Garlic Butter on Baguette

   

   Take a slice of the pre-sliced baguette and use a butter knife to spread an even layer of the prepared garlic butter mixture across the surface.

   Tip: Coat the edges of the baguette slice to prevent them from burning and to ensure flavor throughout.
9. 9Arrange Slices on Baking Tray

   

   Place the buttered baguette slices flat in a single layer on a dark non-stick baking tray, ensuring they have a little space between them.

   Tip: Arrange them neatly to allow even heat circulation in the oven.
10. 10Flip Baguette Slices

    

    After the first baking duration, remove the tray and use gloved hands or tongs to carefully flip each baguette slice over on the baking tray.

    Tip: Handle gently to keep the toasted slices intact while continuing the cooking process.

Storage & Reheating

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