HERBED GARLIC BREAD
There are two proper ways to use garlic: pounding and blooming. Pound raw garlic into a paste that dissolves into food, leaving behind only a faint rumor of its presence. To cook garlic, sizzle but don't brown it before adding it to food - this is blooming, and it will tame garlic's raw fire. Put both techniques into practice to make this unforgettable loaf of garlic bread. First, make a garlic butter rich with herbs and Parmesan. Then, score the loaf into thick slices and slather each with butter. Wrap and bake, then pull the steaming, mahogany-crusted bread from the oven, and stuff each slot with herb salad. The fragrant loaf will barely have a chance to cool before everyone at the table begins to tear into and devour it.
Provided by Samin Nosrat
Categories weeknight, breads, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Arrange a rack in the center of your oven, and preheat to 400.
- Bloom half the garlic: Thinly slice 7 of the cloves. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, and add garlic. Cook, stirring and swirling constantly, 7 to 8 minutes, or until the garlic is aromatic and tender. Do not allow it to take on any color. (If you sense it starting to brown, remove the pan from heat, and add a few drops of water.) Pour garlic and butter into a heatproof bowl, and set aside to cool to room temperature.
- Very roughly chop remaining garlic, then place in the bowl of a mortar. Add a generous pinch of salt, and pound to a very fine paste.
- Place the cooled garlic butter in the bowl of a food processor along with the garlic paste, chopped parsley, chopped chives and chopped basil. Pulse until everything is very finely chopped, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula as needed. Add remaining butter, Parmesan and black pepper. Pulse to combine, again stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula. Taste, and add salt as needed.
- Deeply score the loaf of bread in 1-inch slices, but don't cut all the way through. Use an offset spatula or butter knife to generously spread garlic butter on one side of each slice, as far down as you can reach.
- Wrap the bread in aluminum foil, and place on a baking sheet. Bake on the center rack for 10 minutes, rotate the loaf 180 degrees and bake 10 minutes more. Unwrap the loaf, return it to the baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is brown and crisp. Remove from the oven, and let cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the parsley leaves and chive pieces. Tear the basil leaves into the bowl in 1-inch pieces. Add a pinch of salt, and dress lightly with a few drops of olive oil. Stuff herb salad into the bread crevices, and serve the loaf immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 252, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 263 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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chy Faruk
[email protected]I would not recommend this herbed garlic bread recipe. It's a waste of time and ingredients.
Robert Rodzen
[email protected]This herbed garlic bread is not worth the effort. It's bland and the bread is too dry.
Kindesa Gerjo
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the herbed garlic bread turned out burnt. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Keisha Ward
[email protected]This herbed garlic bread is a bit too garlicky for my taste. I would recommend using less garlic next time.
Anna Ocasio
[email protected]I'm allergic to garlic, so I substituted garlic powder in this recipe. It turned out great!
Md: Shakib
[email protected]This herbed garlic bread is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's also a great way to add some extra flavor to your meals.
Astoria Donahue
[email protected]I made this herbed garlic bread for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Fake Smile01
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the herbed garlic bread turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Asiek Khan
[email protected]This herbed garlic bread is the best I've ever had. It's so flavorful and the bread is perfectly toasted.
Mariam Athieno
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of garlic bread, but this herbed garlic bread is amazing. The herbs add a really nice flavor.
Abdul LATIF LAGHARI
[email protected]This herbed garlic bread is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a favorite.
Maria Roko
[email protected]I made this herbed garlic bread last night and it was a hit! My family loved it.
Mannat Doll
[email protected]This herbed garlic bread is the perfect side dish for any meal. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.