Garlic Bread

 Ingredients:

1 loaf of French bread or Italian bread

. ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

. 4 cloves garlic, minced

. 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)

. ½ teaspoon salt

. ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).or tandoor(preheat)

2. Slice the bread loaf in half horizontally, creating two large pieces. You can also slice it into smaller individual-sized portions if preferred.

3. In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley (optional), salt, and black pepper until well combined.

4. Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly on the cut sides of the bread.

5. If desired, sprinkle some additional parsley on top for garnish.

6. Place the prepared bread on a baking sheet or a piece of aluminum foil.

7. Bake the garlic bread in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the bread is toasted and the butter is melted and aromatic.

8. Once the garlic bread is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.

9. Cut the bread into slices and serve it warm.

10. Enjoy your homemade garlic bread as a side dish or as a tasty accompaniment to pasta, soups, or salads!

Note: You can customize your garlic bread by adding grated Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella, or other herbs and spices to the garlic butter mixture before spreading it on the bread. Just be creative and experiment with flavors to suit your taste preferences.