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Want to make super simple homemade garlic bread? Our easy recipe shows you how to turn brioche rolls into tasty garlic bread. Easy and tasty!

Garlic Bread Recipe – Easy

Whip up a yummy batch of really tasty garlic bread in the time it takes the oven to heat up.

Our delicious brioche garlic bread is quick, easy and oh so garlicky.

You can buy brioche rolls in most supermarkets now and the rich, sweet, butteriness makes them perfect for garlic bread.

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Ingredients For Homemade Garlic Bread

You’ll literally just need four ingredients to throw together a batch of this delicious garlicky brioche bread!

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  • 4 Brioche Rolls
  • 50g Butter – at room temperature
  • Small Bunch Flat Leaf Parsley
  • 2 Cloves Garlic
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How To Make Garlic Bread Broiche Rolls

You’ll love how simple these tasty little garlic rolls are to make!

Step One – warm up the oven

  • Firstly preheat the oven to 200C

Step Two – prepare the herbs and garlic

  • Next finely chop the flat leaf parsley – it’s quicker and easier to just quickly snip through the bunch of herbs using kitchen scissors.
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  • Next peel the garlic cloves and grate using the fine side of the grater.

Step Three – make the garlic butter

  • Add the butter to a shallow bowl and tip in the grated garlic and chopped flat leaf parsley – mash them into the butter using a fork.
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Step Four – butter the rolls

  • Cut the brioche rolls in half – often you can buy them ready cut which saves time.
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  • Spread each half of the brioche rolls with the garlic and herb butter mixture – spread it right up to the edges.
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  • Put the brioche rolls spread with the garlic and herb butter onto a baking tray.
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Step Five – bake the garlic brioche rolls

  • Bake in the oven for around 7 minutes or until the butter is melted and the brioche rolls are crisping up a little and looking a more golden colour.
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How To Make Garlic Brioche At Home

We’ve given you a really easy homemade brioche garlic bread recipe but don’t just stick to our way – mix things up yourself and try different flavours and ingredients…

  • want a little heat – add some freshly chopped chillies or a pinch of chilli flakes to the buttery mixture.
  • go Italian and use pesto instead of garlic & herb butter to spread on to your brioche rolls.
  • create your own garlic bread with cheese and add some cubes of mozzarella to the brioche before cooking.

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What To Eat With Garlic Bread?

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Garlic bread is so tasty and it goes really well with family dinner ideas like….

  • Spaghetti bolognese – a rich, meaty oven baked bolognese sauce that’s slowly cooked to perfection! Serve with freshly cooked spaghetti and a side of garlic bread for an easy family dinner idea they’ll all love.
  • Honey and mustard chicken – simple tasty pan fried chicken in a sweet and tangy sauce – this goes great with oven fries, green vegetables and a side of garlic bread.
  • Peri Peri chicken stew – dip your homemade garlic bread in this delicious slow cooker peri peri chicken stew. Perfect for midweek dinner.
  • Homemade chicken strips – make your own healthy oven baked chicken strips and serve alongside a rice salad, green salad and cheeky little side of garlic bread brioche.
  • Air Fryer Wedges – with peri peri seasoning

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Yield: 8

Garlic Bread Brioche

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Super tasty homemade cheat garlic bread rolls - great little side dish for family dinner

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 7 minutes

Total Time 22 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 Brioche Rolls
  • 50g Butter
  • Small Bunch Flat Leaf Parsley
  • 2 Garlic Cloves

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 200C
  2. Split the brioche rolls into halves
  3. Peel the garlic cloves and grate finely.
  4. Finely chop the flat leaf parsley
  5. Mix the garlic and parlsey into the softened butter using a fork to mash it all together
  6. Spread the butter onto the brioche rolls.
  7. Put the rolls onto a baking tray and bake in the oven for around 5-7 minutes until the butter is melted and the brioche is turning a golden colour

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 186Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 202mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 4g

Nutritional content will vary depending on the exact ingredients you use and how careful you are with measuring - this nutritional information is given as a general guide only - you should always calculate your own nutritional information especially if you have specific dietary requirements.

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FAQs

What temperature do I cook homemade garlic bread at? ›

Bake the bread for 10-15 minutes at 425 degrees F until it's slightly golden brown on the edges. If you're adding cheese, add it in the last 2 minutes of baking.

Does garlic bread go with everything? ›

Garlic bread is one of those universally loved food items. Besides being incredibly easy to make, it packs every bite with a satisfying crunch, punchy aroma, and that buttery, garlicky flavor that goes with just about anything. Sliced thickly, you can eat it as a snack, appetizer, or side dish.

How long do you cook store-bought garlic bread? ›

Generally, it is recommended to preheat the oven to around 350°F (175°C) and bake the bread for 10-15 minutes, or until it is golden brown and crispy.

Why is my garlic bread hard? ›

Garlic bread will get hard in the fridge, which is why I will usually put it in the freezer so it maintains its integrity until we're ready to eat it again.

What is the best temp for homemade bread? ›

For lean-dough breads the recommended doneness is 190–210°F (88–99°C), while enriched-dough breads are done at 180–190°F (82–88°C) (S. Labensky, et. all, On Baking, 2nd edition, pg. 190).

What is the best combination for garlic bread? ›

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Is it OK to eat garlic bread everyday? ›

True to form, moderation is key. Enjoying the occasional slice of traditional indulgent garlic bread is perfectly fine — good even, for the soul. Just balance it out with more nutritious choices for the rest of your meals that day, like a fiber-full salad. Consider it a special treat, not an everyday side.

Why don t Italians eat garlic bread? ›

Italians had to adapt to a new life, new cuisine, and new ingredients. Olive oil and tomatoes, foundational to bruschetta and Italian cooking, were scarce back then. Butter, found abundantly, was the next best thing. Thus, garlic bread was born — the Italian-American version of bruschetta.

Can you bake bread at 350 degrees? ›

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Bake bread for about 30-33 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Give the top of a loaf a gentle tap; it should sound hollow. Invert the baked loaves onto a wire cooling rack.

How long to reheat garlic bread at 350? ›

How to Reheat. OVEN: Wrap leftover Garlic Bread in foil and place on a baking sheet - you can do this whether it's sliced or a whole loaf. If the bread is sliced, keep it in a single layer in the foil. Bake at 350 degrees F until warmed through, about 10 to 15 minutes.

What temperature do you heat bread in the oven? ›

FULLY BAKED BREAD

Mist or sprinkle water to the surface of the bread and place directly in a 425° F pre-heated oven for approximately 5-6 minutes, just long enough to warm up the bread.

What temperature do you rise bread in the oven? ›

Set the temperature to around 80ºF for a nice rise. Of course, you can also take a reading of your oven's internal temperature with the oven light on. Some oven lights radiate enough heat to turn the oven into a proofing box. Use an oven thermometer and check the temperature after about 30 minutes.

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