Garlic bread is a tasty accompaniment to pasta. It is also tasty served alongside steak, salad or even soup. Garlic bread is typically made using breads such as French or Italian. Garlic bread can be served in a variety of different ways. Garlic bread is also not just limited to the typical French or Italian breads. Here are some tasty ways to serve this garlicky treat.
1. Garlic Bread Variation #1 To make a basic garlic bread you need butter, French or Italian bread, and garlic powder. Slice the bread into equal thickness, preferably less than one inch thick for maximum flavor. Bread sliced pieces and sprinkle with garlic powder. Broil until the edges are well browned. This simple recipe yields a simple but delicious garlic bread.
2. Garlic Bread Variation #2 One of the easiest ways to create a different variation of the basic garlic bread recipe is to change out the bread. These ideas can be useful for those times you don’t have any French or Italian bread laying around to make your garlic bread with. You can make your garlic bread with hot dog buns (may be a good option for serving “garlic bread” to the kids), hamburger buns, hoagie rolls, or even kaiser rolls. The only thing is, when you make your garlic bread with these options, it will be softer than the typical garlic bread. If you prefer your garlic bread with crunch than this variation might not be for you. However, like I have said, it can work for you in a pinch.
3. Garlic Bread Variation #3 You can change your toppings to create a garlic bread personalized to your own tastes. You can top your garlic bread with olive oil, for example, instead of butter. Olive oil lends a different flavor to your garlic bread and is a healthier alternative to butter. You can even make your garlic bread, garlicky, by rubbing cut ends of garlic on the bread before buttering or adding the oil. You don’t have to use garlic powder for your garlic bread either. You can use minced garlic instead. Some people prefer fresh garlic to the ground and dried kind. You could also roast a head of garlic (cut off top of whole head of cloves, pour a bit of olive oil over the top, sprinkle with salt and pepper, wrap in tin foil, then bake in a low temperature oven until garlic is soft and paste like) to top your garlic bread with. Roasted garlic is so soft and paste-like which make it a great choice when thinking of a topping for your garlic bread. Garlic isn’t the only topping you can use to make your garlic bread. You can sprinkle the bread with herbs and spices such as an Italian seasoning mix or even freshly or already grated Parmesan cheese. You could even top your garlic bread with a layer of shredded mozzarella or another favorite cheese.
4. Garlic Bread Variation #4 Many cooks nowadays like to experiment with recipes, the same holds true for garlic bread. There are many recipes on the Internet to be found. Some recipes will even tell you how to make the bread for your garlic bread. Do an Internet search on all of the different recipe sites (such as allrecipes, recipe zaar, epicurious, food network, and more) to find recipes which sound appealing to you, when it comes to creating the perfect garlic bread.
5. Garlic Bread Variation #5 You can create a delicious garlic-bread taste using bread sticks rather than the traditional slices of bread. While bread sticks are different than garlic bread, you can make them taste the same. You can visit HillbillyHousewife.com for a delicious and easy recipe for bread sticks. To make them taste like garlic bread, sprinkle minced garlic into the melted butter at the bottom of the pan. During the last minute of baking time, brush with some of the melted butter and sprinkle some Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning over the top.
So the next time you make garlic bread, consider using one of these variations for garlic bread. Garlic bread is a delicious addition to any meal, and by using these variations you can change things up a bit. This way you won’t get bored by eating the same garlic bread over and over again.
