Thick slices of French bread baked until perfectly golden with crispy edges and a soft, fluffy center. Brushed with butter and finished with a sprinkle of flaky salt, this simple bakery-style bread is the perfect cozy side for pasta, soups, or a comforting dinner at home.

Ingredients

1 loaf French bread
1 stick butter (½ cup), melted
Flaky sea salt or kosher salt, to taste
Dried parsley, optional

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Cut the bread
   Slice the loaf of French bread in half lengthwise.
3. Butter the bread
   Brush the cut sides generously with the melted butter.
4. Bake
   Place the bread cut-side up on a baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden.
5. Finish
   Remove from the oven and sprinkle with flaky sea salt and dried parsley if desired.
6. Slice & serve
   Cut into thick slices and serve warm.

🥖 Golden Buttery French Bread

Description

A simple loaf of French bread brushed with melted butter and baked until lightly golden. Finished with flaky sea salt and sliced into thick pieces, the edges turn slightly crisp while the inside stays soft and fluffy. The perfect cozy side for pasta, soups, or comfort food dinners.

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 loaf French bread
• 1 stick butter ½ cup, melted
• Flaky sea salt to taste
• Dried parsley optional

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Cut the bread
3. Slice the loaf of French bread in half lengthwise.
4. Butter the bread
5. Brush the cut sides generously with the melted butter.
6. Bake
7. Place the bread cut-side up on a baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden.
8. Finish
9. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with flaky sea salt and dried parsley if desired.
10. Slice & serve
11. Cut into thick slices and serve warm.