Best Garlic And Herb Star Bread Recipes

Crusty Garlic and Herb Bread image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 13m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
6 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves
1 loaf sourdough country white bread

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Oil the inside of the bowl of a mini food processor. Add the softened butter, garlic, cheese and herbs. Pulse until well combined.
Slice the bread into 1-inch thick slices. You will need 12 to 16 slices.
Spread the butter mixture onto 1 side of each bread slice. Arrange slices, butter side up and bake in the oven until lightly toasted, about 5 to 8 minutes.

Herb Garlic Bread image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories side-dish

Time 18m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 large garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil
1 large baguette

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Place the garlic, parsley, basil, salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and process until finely minced. Heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and parsley mixture and cook for 1 minute, until the garlic is tender but not browned. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Slice the baguette lengthwise down the center, but not all the way through, and spoon the garlic mixture into the bread. Place the bread on a sheet pan and bake for 8 minutes. Slice diagonally and serve warm.