Name: Butter Candle with Garlic Bread (Standard)
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup Unsalted Butter-softened; 4 cloves Garlic-minced; 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley-chopped; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper-ground; 1 loaf Italian Bread; 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter-melted; 2 cloves Garlic-minced; 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley-chopped

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A simple, comforting dish featuring a creamy, garlicky butter 'candle' served with toasted garlic bread for dipping.

Total 30 min

Serves 4

Steps 6

Ingredients 9

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Butter Candle
1 cup 227 g Unsalted Butter-softened
4 cloves 12 g Garlic-minced
2 tbsp 30 mL Fresh Parsley-chopped
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
tsp 1.25 mL Black Pepper-ground
Garlic Bread
1 loaf 450 g Italian Bread
cup 57 g Unsalted Butter-melted
2 cloves 6 g Garlic-minced
1 tbsp 15 mL Fresh Parsley-chopped

Equipment

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Instructions

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Prepare the Butter Candle: In a medium bowl, combine all Butter Candle ingredients. Mix well until fully incorporated and creamy.
Shape the butter mixture into a candle shape. You can use a small ramekin or mold lined with plastic wrap to help maintain the shape. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to firm up.
Prepare the Garlic Bread: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the Italian Bread into 1-inch thick slices.
In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley. Brush the mixture evenly over both sides of the bread slices.
Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Serve the chilled Butter Candle with the warm Garlic Bread for dipping.