Sourdough Garlic Bread Recipe

Garlic bread is a staple on Italian-themed nights. Instead of buying the frozen kind, or spending all day baking bread in your kitchen, split the difference with this easy recipe.

Pasquale Usorio, proprietor for nearly four decades of Pasquale's Pizzeria in San Francisco, makes a crusty, potent garlic bread that regulars swear by.

1/2 cup olive oil

3 tablespoons minced or pressed garlic

3 tablespoons chopped parsley

2 1/2-pound loaves of sourdough French bread

6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons minced or pressed garlic, and 3 tablespoons chopped parsley. Cut two 1/2-pound loaves of sourdough French bread crosswise into thirds, then cut each third in half horizontally. Brush or spoon garlic mixture generously on the cut side of each piece. Sprinkle each piece with about 1/2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese. Place pieces (cheese side up) on baking sheets and broil 8 inches from heat until well browned, 3 to 4 minutes each. Serve warm.

Step 2

Nutritional analysis per piece.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories199

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g15%

Saturated Fat 1.9g10%
Cholesterol 2mg1%
Sodium 278mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 21g8%

Dietary Fiber 1.1g4%
Protein 4.5g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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