# Garlic Bread

> Classic garlic bread with butter, garlic powder, and a touch of salt. Simple, quick, and always a crowd-pleaser.

**Prep time:** 5 minutes
**Cook time:** 4-5 minutes + 2-3 minutes
**Servings:** 6
**Storage:** Best served immediately

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## Ingredients

- 6 bread slices
- 2 tablespoon(s) butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt

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## Shopping List

### 🥖 Bread
- [ ] 6 bread slices (French or Italian bread recommended)

### 🧈 Dairy
- [ ] 2 tablespoons butter

### 🧂 Spices
- [ ] Garlic powder (need 1/2 teaspoon)
- [ ] Salt (need 1/4 teaspoon)

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## Instructions

1. **Preheat oven.** Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. **Make garlic butter.** Combine softened butter, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl and mix together well.

3. **Prepare bread.** Spread butter mixture on both sides of bread slices. Place bread on a baking sheet.

4. **First bake.** Bake for 4-5 minutes, or until butter spread has melted and rolls have just started to brown, then turn and bake an additional 2-3 minutes.

5. **Serve.** Serve immediately.

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## Notes

**Source:** Christine Van Bloem, The Kitchen Studio Cooking School

For best results, use a quality bread like French baguette or Italian bread. The butter should be softened (not melted) for easier spreading.