Place some of the garlic cloves into the crusher, squeeze the handle tightly down and scrape off the crushed garlic into the bowl. Continue this process until all the garlic has been crushed. Alternatively, you can crush peeled cloves of garlic with the help of a knife. Place the flat side of a knife on top of the clove. Crush it with the heel of your free hand. Pour in the parsley. Season with salt and pepper and stir well.
Create a gap between the slices. Add a dollop of the garlic butter, and smooth it down with the butter knife. Finally, spread any remaining butter over the top of the baguette.
Wrap up the garlic bread. Seal the ends well.
Add fresh herbs to the mix. Chop the herbs finely. Or use dried herbal mixes to taste. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the garlic butter. This provides a more intense, cheesy flavor. [5] X Research source Use half butter/half olive oil in the second method above for a better toast-like result. [6] X Research source Try sprinkling on onion powder or chili powder for a new twist. Sprinkle freshly cracked pepper over the top of the garlic butter or oil mix.
