Garlic Bread
Ingredients
- 1 pcTraditional French bread (whole)
- 4 pcGarlic (very finely minced)
- 6 tbspExtra virgin olive oil
- 20 gFlat-leaf parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 tspSmoked paprika
- 2 pinchGray sea salt
Method
A crust that cracks under the teeth with a crumb generously soaked in garlicky olive oil. The powerful scent of warm garlic and toasted parsley should fill the room as soon as the oven opens.
- 1
Chop the garlic very finely until it almost becomes a paste. Mix it in a bowl with olive oil, chopped parsley, salt, and a pinch of smoked paprika for color.
- 2
Slice the bread diagonally every 3 cm, but be careful: do not cut all the way through the bottom crust. The bread must stay together like an accordion.
- 3
Spread the slices apart with your fingers and brush the inside with the garlic oil. Bake at 200°C. It's ready when the crust is golden and the oil sizzles in the crumb.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get this dish right?
- If you want a bolder taste, rub a cut garlic clove directly on the bread crust as soon as it comes out of the oven.
- Don't skimp on the oil; the crumb must be well-soaked so it doesn't dry out in the oven.
How long does this dish keep?
Keeps for 24 hours in a paper bag; reheat for 3 minutes in a hot oven to regain the crunch.
