Be it spaghetti, a takeaway pizza order, or an Italian platter, garlic bread is sure to be found as a side dish to complement the main dish. Made with comparatively thicker slices of bread, oodles of softened butter, garlic, and some basic seasoning, garlic bread is one of the most loved side dishes today. The bread has an interesting history that you can read here. I love eating stuffed garlic bread in a pizza meal. The delicious stuffing, the crusty bread, the flavour of garlic coming through it, and the seasoning are perfect to complement the other dishes of a course. But have you ever thought about garlic bread as a main dish and not just a side? The crusty bread, flavoured butter, and the irresistible aroma- these things surely deserve better than being the features of just a side dish. With this very thought, I tried revamping garlic bread to make it fine-dining. Although the process brought with it quite a few trials, I finally succeeded with some handy tips that you can try while making garlic bread at home. Try them out and let us know how you like them.
- Transform them into fries- You can slice your bread into fries and air-fry and pan-fry them to serve with ketchup, marinara sauce or mayonnaise.
- Grill the bread- You can grill the bread for a smoky aroma and taste. Using outdoor fire will elevate the dish to a different level altogether.
- Add more herbs- Adding herbs like chives, oregano and thyme can enhance the flavour and aroma of the dish.
- Top it with cheese and veggies- You can slice or chop the veggies and top the bread with them along with cheese for a beautiful texture, flavour and nutrition.
- Confit the garlic- You can preserve the garlic the day before in olive oil, thyme and red chilies. Mash them with softened butter and spread them on the bread the next day.
Do apply these simple tips and tricks the next time you make garlic bread. Follow the detailed embedded recipe to make garlic bread at home.
