Garlic bread is a must for us with most pasta dishes. We like to keep life simple when we cook and this is a very simple method to make a delicious garlic bread. created this by accident as result of making bruschetta.

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Makes enough for a side dish for 4 people

Ingredients

• 2 Ciabatta loaves part cooked
• 1 - 3 cloves garlic, peeled and wrapped in foil
• 25 – 50g softened butter

You will also need

• A baking tray

Method

1. Pre heat the oven to 200c
2. Slice the loaves in half horizontally
3. Bake the bread and garlic in the oven for 10 - 15 mins until the bread is cooked through and starting to toast on the cut side
4. Spread the garlic over the cut edge of the bread
5. Spread a generous layer of butter over the bread and serve.
6. Eat and enjoy!

Serving suggestions and variations

• If you forget to cook the garlic, gently rub the raw clove over the toast instead, you will not need so much
• To add a little colour sprinkle a little chopped parsley over before you serve
• Baked garlic freezes well. Try baking a whole bulb wrapped in foil with a little rosemary and olive oil. Once cooked remove the cloves from the skin and freeze in a sealed container.
• Substitute the butter for olive oil and top the bread with tomato slices and mozzerella for a version of a wonderful lunch we had in Sorentto.
• For a cheesey garlic bread sprinkle a little grated cheddar over and pop the bread back into the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbling
• Great served with most pasta dishes, try with our Corned Beef lasagne or Running Mac n Cheese

Acknowledgements

We created this recipe by accident as result of making bruschetta. If it works for you it opens your world to loads of delicious options for light bites and starters.

You might like to try some other recipes from our collection;

• Coleslaw is an accompaniment that can be served with most main meals try the red cabbage version for a bit of extra colour
• Got a few left over cooked runner beans, have a go at our Unconventional Salad Nicoise
• Always happy to eat custard? Well there's nothing better to eat with our Oaty Apple Crumble.

We hope you have enjoyed this recipe.

Happy eating!