Spicy Garlic Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Butter and Herb Mix
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1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter, softened at room temp
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1 teaspoon of olive oil, extra-virgin
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1/4 cup of finely chopped fresh basil
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1/4 cup of parsley, freshly chopped
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1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (use extra if you'd like)
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1/2 teaspoon of chili paste (Calabrian or chili flakes are fine)
→ Getting the Garlic Ready
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Two large garlic bulbs
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Kosher-style salt
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Black pepper, ground fresh
→ Bread Base
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One baguette, either sourdough or French-style
# Instructions:
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Turn your oven to 400°F (205°C) and soften the butter by letting it come to room temp. Chop off the top of the garlic heads, drizzle on olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap them snugly in foil, then bake for 40-50 minutes until they're tender and golden-brown.
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Take out the soft-roasted garlic and let it cool. Change the oven's heat level to 350°F (175°C).
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In a small bowl, mash the softened butter and mix it with parsley, basil, parmesan, chili paste, and some seasonings. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and blend them in thoroughly.
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Slice the baguette into rounds for crostini. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and arrange the slices on it evenly.
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Coat the bread rounds with an even layer of the butter blend, adding more shredded parmesan on top if you like. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes, until the bread crisps up and the butter mix melts entirely, but the inside stays soft.
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Take the bread from the oven, add extra parmesan if you want, and serve right away while warm.
# Notes:
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Fresh herbs and good-quality parmesan really make this shine.
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If you can't find Calabrian chili paste, use chili flakes instead for a similar kick.