Garlic Bread Recipe: Based on NeemTime research
Ingredients (Home-prepared only)
1 small loaf of homemade bread (e.g., French-style, regular soft bread, or tawa bread)
3 tbsp homemade butter (from churned cream or cultured at home)
4 cloves garlic, fresh and minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
Salt to taste (sun-dried or rock salt, ground at home)
(Optional) 1 tbsp homemade cold-pressed oil (like mustard or olive oil)
Detailed Preparation Guide (with steps and calories)
Step 1: Prepare Garlic Butter Mix
In a bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt.
Add 1 tbsp oil if using, for a richer and smoother spread.
Mix until smooth and uniform.
Calories:
Butter (3 tbsp): ~306 kcal
Garlic (4 cloves): ~18 kcal
Parsley: ~2 kcal
Oil (1 tbsp, optional): ~119 kcal
Total: ~326–445 kcal
Time: 5–7 minutes
Step 2: Slice the Homemade Bread
Slice your homemade bread into thick slices (about 6–8 slices).
If making pull-apart style, don’t slice all the way through.
Calories:
Bread (approx. 200g loaf): ~530 kcal
Time: 3 minutes
Step 3: Spread the Garlic Mixture
Spread the prepared garlic butter between and on top of each slice.
Use up the entire mix for full flavor.
Calories: Already counted in Step 1
Time: 2 minutes
Step 4: Toast or Bake the Bread
Pan Method: Toast covered in a pan over low flame for 10–12 mins.
Oven Method: Preheat to 375°F (190°C), bake for 10–12 mins until golden brown.
Optionally, broil for 1–2 mins at the end for a crispy finish.
Calories: No additional
Time: 10–12 minutes
Step 5: Serve Hot
Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and serve warm.
Best served immediately!
Calories: No additional
Time: 2 minutes
Total Preparation Time
🕒 20–25 minutes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 10–15 minutes
🔢 Total Calorie Count
~856–975 kcal (entire loaf)
Per slice (if 6 slices): ~143–162 kcal