Speedy garlic bread

At a glance

Preparation time: 8 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons minced garlic* or 2 cloves garlic bread*
• 2 tablespoons olive oil*
• 1 ½ teaspoons mixed Italian herbs
• 4 slices wholemeal or wholegrain bread or 2 bread rolls

Steps

1. If using fresh garlic, remove outer skin and chop cloves into very small pieces. Set aside on chopping board. Or use store bought minced garlic.
2. In a microwave safe dish or cup, combine olive oil, garlic and Italian herbs. Microwave for 1 minute. Remove from microwave and mix with a spoon or fork.
3. Toast your bread slices in the toaster (if you are using bread rolls cut these in two before toasting). Remove toasted bread when it is golden brown in colour.
4. Using a spoon or a knife, spread the warm garlic oil between bread slices and spread to evenly coat the bread.
5. Cut each slice of toast in half using a knife.
6. Transfer to a serving plate to serve.

*Tips

• You can substitute the fresh or minced garlic with garlic powder if available.
• Option to leave out the garlic and make herbed bread instead.
• Option to replace olive oil with butter.
• You can try adding a sprinkle of grated cheese.

Watch how to make it

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