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garlic toast using sandwich loaf

Garlic Bread From Sandwich Bread

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Oven or toaster oven
  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Spoon
  • 1 pastry brush (optional
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices sandwich bread white or whole wheat
  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter softened
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 clove garlic finely minced
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes optional
  • 3 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven or toaster oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with oil or butter.
  • In the mixing bowl combine softened butter, olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and any optional oregano or chili flakes.
  • Mix the garlic butter mixture thoroughly with the spoon until smooth and well combined.
  • Place the sandwich bread slices on the cutting board and trim crusts if you prefer a neater shape.
  • Spread a generous layer of the garlic butter mixture evenly over one side of each bread slice using the spoon or pastry brush.
  • If using Parmesan cheese sprinkle it evenly over the buttered side of each slice.
  • Arrange the bread slices buttered side up on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the edges are golden and the tops are lightly crisp.
  • For extra crispness broil for 1–2 minutes watching closely to avoid burning.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the garlic bread rest for about 2 minutes.
  • Slice each piece into strips or triangles if desired and serve warm.

Notes

For best flavor use fresh garlic rather than garlic powder, and make sure the butter is soft so it spreads easily without tearing the bread; day-old sandwich bread actually works very well because it toasts up crisper, and you can also toast one side of the bread plain first for extra crunch before adding the garlic butter and finishing in the oven. Adjust the garlic level to your taste, and if you prefer a softer, chewier garlic bread, reduce baking time slightly and skip the broiling step; leftover slices can be cooled completely, stored in an airtight container, and reheated briefly in a hot oven or dry pan to restore crispness.
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